Elderly man lifeline alert triggers EMS response, Mooers NY


An elderly man activated a lifeline emergency alert with no voice contact. EMS responded, but family later reported no emergency and that they were transporting him themselves.
Audio|Source: Clinton County Fire, EMS and Highway DOT
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Transcript:
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Thank you, dispatch to Champlain EMS, respond near US-11, Town of Morris.
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For an 80-year-old male, lifeline activation with no voice contact.
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Repeating for, Champlain EMS, response near US-11, Town of Morris.
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For an 80-year-old male, lifeline activation with no voice contact, 1148, 723.
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Subiton to dispatch, U.S.
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464 is around near US-11.
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Copy 464. Continue, Priority 1[1]. I was not able to make contact with the subscriber either.
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Receive, Gownettish. Continuing Priority 1[1].
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We received a call from a family member.
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There is no emergency there. They were attempting to load the patient in their vehicle.
01:07
Is that our discretion on cancellation?
01:15
That's affirmative, but they're telling me no one's there. They have left with him.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Priority 1: Highest-priority medical response (life-threatening emergency)
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Location mentioned:
Near US-11, Mooers, NY 12958
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