man reported coughing during welfare check at shelter, Seattle WA
A man at a shelter was coughing and having breathing problems while showering. Emergency services checked on him but the fire department did not respond as he did not request medical help.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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I'm hoping a welfare check.
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William Booth Center, near Maynard Ave South.
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We've got a request to do a welfare check for a man who's taking a shower with some breathing issues.
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Whoever's calling this in says the man has bad lungs, fire is not going to respond.
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The man is coughing in the shower.
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Near Maynard Ave South.
00:28
Okay, fire's declining to respond due to the person not asking for assistance.
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