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Emergency Incidents
Officers capture injured animal near wood line
Other Incidents
Parkridge Dr, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an animal in the wood line near Parkridge Drive in Columbia. They apparently had the animal under control and canceled the request for the state wildlife agency.
Suspicious person outside business on Two Notch Road
Suspicious Activity
Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person standing in front of a business near Two Notch Road in Columbia. The person was described as wearing gray sweatpants and blue jeans.
77-year-old woman transported for diarrhea and catheter infection
Medical Emergency
Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a non-emergent transport of a 77-year-old woman to a hospital in Lexington County for ongoing diarrhea and concern about a possible Foley catheter infection.
Officer checking white Subaru Outback on Farrow Road
Traffic
Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible vehicle contact in the (number withheld) block of Farrow Road involving a white Subaru Outback with a specific license plate.
Man in costume points hands like gun at caller in Columbia
Suspicious Activity
Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Saluda Avenue after a caller reported a man wearing a (description withheld) and black clothing walking toward Blossom and making possible shooting hand gestures toward the caller.
Report of missing 19-year-old woman at house
Missing Person
Colonial Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a Ronald McDonald House on Colonial Drive for a reported missing 19-year-old woman who was last seen the previous day around 5:00 p.m.
Man lying next to walker breathing at street corner
Medical Emergency
Taylor St & Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near the post office at Taylor Street and Assembly Street. A man was reported barely responsive and breathing, and EMS was en route. The situation was later updated to indicate the patient appeared to be sleeping.
Man found barely responsive but later asleep at Columbia post office
Medical Emergency
Taylor St & Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near the post office at Assembly Street and Taylor Street. A man in a (description withheld) was reported lying next to a walker and initially described as barely responsive, but later radio traffic indicated he appeared to be sleeping and breathing, and EMS was en route.
Person with weakness and dizziness transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical unit is transporting a patient to a hospital in Richland County for reported weakness and dizziness since around 11:00 a.m., with an estimated arrival in about five minutes.
Person with respiratory complaint near Howell Street
Medical Emergency
Howell St, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a reported respiratory problem near Howell Street in Columbia. A rescue unit later reported being on scene with another crew.
Injured deer reported near Lake Murray and I-26
Animal Incident
Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of an injured deer on the interstate near Lake Murray Boulevard and I-26, in front of a restaurant. A caller was holding the deer, and a responding unit advised the animal was not expected to survive.
Person in respiratory distress near 3rd Court and Beaumont
Medical Emergency
Beaumont Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported respiratory distress at a location near 3rd Court and Beaumont Avenue in Columbia. A separate possible medical response was also noted at a location on North Brickyard Road.
Welfare check for person after medical alert in (number withheld)
Medical Emergency
Devonshire Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible medical emergency at a Columbia Pines facility in Columbia, South Carolina, after a medical alert was activated for a resident in a room there.
Person in cardiac arrest at Hunters Mill Apartment
Medical Emergency
Pinelane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible cardiac arrest at an apartment in the Hunters Mill complex on Pineland Road near Greenfield and Overhill or Park Avenue.
Male patient with severe chest pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a non-emergent transport to a downtown hospital for a 53-year-old man with severe squeezing chest pain and possible heart-related changes on an ECG. Aspirin has been given and nitroglycerin is planned.
Person experiencing respiratory distress near Columbia
Medical Emergency
Pinelane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible respiratory distress incident near Pineland Road in Columbia.
Person with severe breathing difficulty at Two Notch Road
Medical Emergency
Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible respiratory medical emergency near Two Notch Road in Columbia, with multiple units acknowledging the call.
Person experiencing respiratory distress at Legacy School
Medical Emergency
Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible respiratory distress at the front entrance of a school near Two Notch Road and Polo Road.
Person with respiratory distress at Two Notch road
Medical Emergency
Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported respiratory medical issue near Two Notch Road, with one unit requesting advanced life support backup.
Patient with gastrointestinal trouble needs transport
Medical Emergency
Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are handling a possible medical issue involving gastrointestinal trouble and are preparing to move a patient from a residence for transport to a downtown hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.
