Elderly woman falls and requests help getting up, Shelby MI

Medical Emergency

Reported: 11/13/2025 08:03 AM

Near Shady Glen Rd, Shelby, MI 49455

Emergency responders were dispatched to assist an 86-year-old woman who had fallen near South Shady Glen Road in Benona Township. She reported no injuries and only needed help to get up. The response priority was downgraded accordingly.

Audio|Source: Oceana County Fire and EMS Dispatch

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Transcript:

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Sheena, Life EMS, Shelby Rescue, for Priority 2[1] Medical and Benona Township.

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It's on to near South Shady Glen Road,

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near South Shady Glen Road,

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cross of South Point Drive.

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I have an 86-year-old female who's...

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Fallen, she's not able to get up.

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We're still trying to see if she has injuries still getting further.

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There's no party two at this time.

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Central's Claire 1103.

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Alive. M.S.

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Shelby Rescue. For priority two medical and Benona Township,

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respond to near South Shady Glen Road.

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Near South Shady Glen Road.

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Cross of South Point Drive.

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I have an 86-year-old female who's calling.

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She's not able to get up.

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We're still trying to see if she just has injuries, still getting further.

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We're responding for already two at this time.

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Central's Claire 1103.

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I'm sorry for work more explain.

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Okay,

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go ahead.

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Mr. Mayor, we're going to be around for that other call.

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Clear.

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203 Central.

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Bye.

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She advised.

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We're downgrading that to a priority three response.

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The patient is advising via taxi that she doesn't have any injuries.

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She's just needing help up.

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Okay.

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We're wrong.

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Thank you. That'd be better.

Police codes explained

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[1]

Priority 2: Urgent medical response, not immediately life-threatening

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Near Shady Glen Rd, Shelby, MI 49455

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