False alarm from neighbors searching for lost dog, Pinellas Park FL


Emergency crews responded to a call about someone needing medical help at Forest Lane Apartments near 53rd St N. The call was a false alarm caused by neighbors looking for a lost dog, whose sounds were mistaken for a cry for help.
Audio|Source: Pinellas County Sheriff and EMS, Clearwater / St. Petersburg Police
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Transcript:
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We searched the street over, make contact pedias on scene.
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Neighbors stated that they were helping look for a dog named Shelby,
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which sounds from afar like Helping Me, so we're going to call this good intent.
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Meg 13 is going to go available since our 351-1-cute[1] level.
Police codes explained
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351-1-cute: Medical Incident/Alarm
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Location mentioned:
Near 53rd St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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