Man walking on bridge barrier poses safety risk, Punta Gorda FL


A man wearing swim trunks and no shirt was seen walking on the barrier of the southbound 41 bridge. This behavior created a potential safety hazard for both the man and drivers on the bridge.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
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Transcript:
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We have a suspicious person.
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The address is put in for this city.
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We're also contacting the city, but it's unclear if he's actually going to be in the county.
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It's a southbound 41 bridge, white male swim trunks, no shirt, towards the top of the bridge, walking on the barrier.
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Leave a four, ten, four.
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You sign me to a...
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Only one call or multiple? Just the one call.
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Four. Devil.
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1308. 308.
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305, S.O11.
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I'm at EZ and 41 heading files.
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I'll check it out.
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Yeah, unfortunately.
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We'll be right behind it.
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Central 11 at 305, we do have an additional caller now advising he's walking on the median.
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Location mentioned:
US-41, Punta Gorda, FL
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