Woman attempts suicide by hanging at west des moines address, West Des Moines IA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were called to a house near 5th Street in West Des Moines after a woman attempted suicide by hanging. The woman had a do not resuscitate order and was not willing to be cut down. Fire and medical teams required a ladder to access the north side of the house. The street was closed for the emergency response.
Audio|Source: Westcom Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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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, (number withheld).
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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 (number withheld).
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In 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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Card 203. Card 203.
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We're going to be blocking off the street.
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Blocking out the street, copy.
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Location mentioned:
Near 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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