Man with heart failure and COPD needs help at home

Heard on: Algona Police and Fire

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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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Attention Swea City ambulance.

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Attention Swea City ambulance.

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You are needed at (number withheld) 60th Avenue in Troy City.

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60 year old man having heart trouble.

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He is lightheaded, has been passing out.

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He says the door is locked and he can't make it to the door.

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You would have to break a window to get in.

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Attention Swea City ambulance.

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Attention swea City ambulance.

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You are needed at (number withheld) 60th Avenue in Swea City for a 60 year old male who is having heart trouble.

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He has had heart failure and COPD.

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He is lightheaded, has passed out.

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His door is locked and he can't make it to the door.

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You would have to break the window.

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Also be advised there are two dogs on the premises, but he says they are friendly.

2026-10-12 08:37 UTC

Medical Emergency

60th Ave, Swea City, IA 50590

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near 60th Avenue in Swea City for a reported 60-year-old man with heart trouble who was lightheaded and had possibly passed out. The door was locked and responders were told they might need to break a window to enter. Two friendly dogs were reported at the scene.