Elderly man found safe after lying down in yard, North Plains OR


An elderly man was seen lying behind his vehicle in his yard. The property had a locked iron gate and aggressive dogs, causing concern. A neighbor attempted to climb the fence to check on him. Police responded quickly. Later, responders confirmed the man was safe and did not need medical help.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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It's going to be at the Coast 3-6 near NW Hansen Rd across the Dixie Mountain.
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The caller's reporting, seeing his neighbor down in the yard.
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He's laying down behind his vehicle on the property.
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They're saying it's a very strong iron gate that's locked and advising dogs are very mean who are on the property.
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It's a male in his 70s, his first name is (name withheld).
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It seems like neighbor's dad is going to try to climb the fence to physically check on the patient.
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Nothing further at this time, and we do have PD in route.
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116, copy.
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Okay, June 6, 4. Are you on dispatch?
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Offer?
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Okay, did you copy the dispatcher? You or Rescue 64 able to respond on this?
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Offer. Offer.
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Rescue 64 will take the focal.
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Engine six four will take the focal.
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Engine six the patient.
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Copy 924.
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This is 64, AMR 116.
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It seems like the patient neighboring question is okay.
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There's no need for medical.
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You can cancel.
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Rescue 64, AMR 116.
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Cancel from the call.
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Location mentioned:
Near NW Hansen Rd, North Plains, OR 97133
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