Welfare check requested for elderly woman in poor condition, Savannah TN
Police and EMS responded to a welfare check for an elderly woman near Old Town Loop. An anonymous message reported she was sitting in filth with open bed sores and was not properly cared for by her caregiver.
Audio|Source: Hardin County Sheriff and Fire, Savannah Police / Fire
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Transcript:
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Can you be route to near Old Town Loop for a welfare check[1]?
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Someone texted (name withheld)'s wife anonymously and said that there is an elderly lady at this residence that
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sitting in filth and has open bed sores and there's supposed to be a guy that are taking care of her, but he isn't, and so they're requesting a welfare check[1] on her.
Police codes explained
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welfare check: Request to check a person's well-being
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Town Loop, Savannah, TN 38372
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