Man reported behaving unusually on Fifth Street Bridge, Parkersburg WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police were informed about an older man waving and looking over the railing on the Fifth Street Bridge in Parkersburg. Officers were unsure whether he needed assistance.
Audio|Heard on: Parkersburg and Vienna Public Safety, West Virginia State Police
Listen to dispatch call
00:11
Transcript:
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Just wanted to advise of a pending check for the Fifth Street Bridge.
00:03
Unit 17 advised that an older man on the south side of the bridge was waving at the unit and looking over the railing.
00:10
Not sure if he needed assistance.
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Location mentioned:
5th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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