Welfare check requested via emergency alert in Upshur County, Upshur County WV


Emergency responders received a request for a welfare check near Dutch Road and Bowden triggered by an iPhone emergency alert. The alert indicated someone requested emergency services but no voice contact was made. Officers are trying to confirm the individual's well-being.
Audio|Source: Upshur County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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To respond, area near Dutch Road and Bowden, for welfare check in 1546.
00:05
One or nine, Rudolph.
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I'm good.
00:07
109. We've got to text the alert.
00:08
It's hanging in the area near Dutch Road and Bowden.
00:11
It just says that the user of the iPhone is requesting emergency services, no further information.
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I did text back.
00:17
It says they can't get any voice calls or waiting for a response.
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Upshur County, WV
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