Boy in mental health crisis restrained to prevent self-harm, Harvey IA


A 12-year-old boy near Old Highway 92 is in a severe mental health crisis. He is holding a stick and trying to harm himself. His foster father is restraining him to stop any injury.
Audio|Source: Marion County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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16, it's going to be near Old Highway 92, near Old Highway 92, 12-year-old acting out.
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He does have a stick, no, they're 32.
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You say he has a stick?
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The juvenile has a stick in his hands.
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The foster father is trying to bear hug him so he doesn't hurt himself.
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Yeah, well, what kind of injuries did he have?
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He doesn't have any injuries, he's just been trying to hurt himself, he's out of control, but the foster dad does have him in a bear hug and has him controlled, but this time he's just screaming.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Hwy 92, Harvey, IA 50119
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