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Woman found hanging in west des moines home, West Des Moines IA

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Near 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

A 41-year-old woman was found hanging near 5th Street in West Des Moines. She had a do not resuscitate order and appeared unwilling to be cut down. Emergency services requested ladder access to the north side of the house.

Audio|Source: Westcom Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Car-199, ambulance 173, engine 170,
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hanging, hanging,
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near 5th Street.
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Car-199, ambulance 173, engine,
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170, hanging,
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near 5th Street.
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Cross streets are Colonial Circle and Grand Avenue, timeout, 1235.
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on herself.
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So she has a DNR.
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It doesn't sound like she's willing to cut her down.
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41 years old.
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Let's come to a 317.
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Heavy on scene at 12.38.
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Engine 170, we're going to need a ladder to the north side of the house.
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Okay, ladder, north side of the house.

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Near 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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