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Man waving arms near highway prompts welfare check, Douglas County OR

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OR-38, Oregon

A man wearing a white sweatshirt was seen waving his arms near Highway 38 at mile marker 13 in Scottsburg. There were no cars nearby, and the reason for his behavior is unknown.

Audio|Source: Douglas County Sheriff - Law 1
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Transcript:
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LST is requesting a deputy assist with a welfare check[1].
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Highway 38 mile marker 13 in Scottsburg.
00:08
I think that may say we'd like free to handle it, but I'll clarify with the call takers off the phone.
00:12
Report of a male subject waving his arms around.
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No cars are around him.
00:16
Unknown circumstances.
Police codes explained
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[1]
welfare check: Request for officers to check an individual's well-being

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OR-38, Oregon
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