Fall detected at Damascus Old Mill with no caller contact

Heard on: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Damascus Rescue, Damascus Rescue, have a fall detection alert.

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(number withheld) West Emboden Street, showing at the Damascus Old Mill.

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Can hear subjects talking in the background.

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Have not made contact with the caller at this time.

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Dispatch clear at 08:00 a.m.

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400 Central.

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400.

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You don't, I heard that EMS call.

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You don't, I can't know which floor they're on, do you?

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Negative, it's just pinging over the address.

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I've tried to call them back three times, I'm not getting an answer.

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It did sound like an older female was telling someone to sit up.

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Just seemed like it was a legit call.

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Simple. I'll be en route over there to see if I can assist and help locate.

2026-10-21 11:58 UTC

Medical Emergency

W Imboden St, Damascus, VA 24236

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a fall detection alert near West Emboden Street by Damascus Old Mill after an older woman was heard telling someone to sit up. The caller could not be reached by phone, and an officer went to help locate the person involved.