Man standing on bridge holding onto rail in welfare check, Cortland NY


Police and fire units responded to a welfare check for a thin white male wearing dark blue. He was seen standing on a bridge on North Main near Miller, holding himself up with one arm on the bridge rail. The caller reported he was not attempting to jump. Officers monitored his movements as he walked down Miller Street.
Audio|Source: Cortland County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We're taking a welfare check. North Main at Miller, so male standing on the bridge,
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like he's holding himself up with one arm on the bridge rail.
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Male wearing dark blue, very thin, white male.
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Fire control from 6-62.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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Bear is down command, go ahead.
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Is he dangling from the bridge?
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Owner is your question, Ron's, and do you have police en route?
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From law enforcement, started, time of call? We'll get Ron's call.
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Provenative.
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Fascinating. If he's standing on the bridge,
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hanging on to the rail, and trying to hold himself up, he's not attempting to jump as far as the caller can see.
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Got it.
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Hey, Eric, how far out is it?
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662 to 601, you can return.
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601 copies.
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14-0-9 phone.
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Hi there is. 2.14-0-9?
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666. He's made his way down Miller Street.
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He's going to be currently on Miller.
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Location mentioned:
N Main St & Miller St, Cortland, NY 13045
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