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Older woman found standing near Merle Hay Road, Polk County IA

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Merle Hay Rd, Iowa

Authorities responded to a report of an older woman standing on the side of I-80/35 near Merle Hay Road who may need assistance.

Audio|Source: Westcom Police Dispatch
00:12
Transcript:
I-80-35 was found at Merle Hay on a welfare check[1] closure. There's an older female standing on the side that I thought she needs to be checked on.
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[1]
welfare check: Request to check the well-being of a person

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Merle Hay Rd, Iowa
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