Elderly man walking on highway ramp prompts welfare check, Randolph County NC


Police and EMS are responding to a welfare check for an elderly man walking on foot up the southbound exit ramp of U.S. 29 near Old Thomasville Road. The caller is concerned he may be overheated and is waiting nearby in a vehicle.
Audio|Source: Randolph County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Welfare track.
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U.S. 29 southbound exit ramp to near Old Thomasville Road.
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U.S. 29 southbound exit ramp to near Old Thomasville Road.
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Caller requesting welfare check on a white male, laughing, wearing blue dress shirt and khakis.
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About 85 to 90 years old.
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Walking on foot up the ramp.
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Caller concerned subject is overheated.
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Caller waiting nearby in a silver GMC with hazard lights on.
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Location mentioned:
Old Thomasville Rd, North Carolina
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