Man jumps from 6th Avenue Bridge and walks confused, Des Moines IA
Medical EmergencyA man jumped or fell from the 6th Avenue Bridge into the river. He got out of the water wearing no shirt and tan shorts. He appeared confused, climbed on and off the bridge railing, and was walking south on the bridge. Police were sent to check his welfare.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
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Easei car that can assist 221 on a welfare check.
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I'm going to be at Birdland, about (number withheld), Birdland.
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61 while that way.
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All right, 221. 21. 21.
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On both cars, it's going to be (number withheld) Birdland Drive, (number withheld) Birdland Drive.
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You're going to be checking on the welfare of a male, possibly darker skin. He jumped or fell in from the 6th Avenue Bridge. He's now on the north side of the river out of the water,
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wearing no shirt, tan shorts. Collar will point him out.
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He says the male is running up towards 6th Avenue now.
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Copy. Copy.
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5.10. 5.10.
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I didn't completely catch that last trip, ma'am. Is there somebody in the water or are they back on the street?
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Now, he's out of the water, walking south on the 6th Avenue Bridge now.
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So far.
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604.
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If you start MCO, no welfare as well, please.
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Copy.
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And cars responding out there.
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Sounds like this mail is now climbing back over the rail of the bridge again.
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Okay.
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MC2.
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MC2 direct.
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510, Charlie.
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Correct.
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Well, now he's getting off the railing and back on the walkway of the bridge. Very confused.
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Location mentioned:
6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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