News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Tuesday, December 10, 2013     WELL-BEING INCIDENT                                           C13-252679 On December 9, 2013 shortly before 12:30 a.m. a 39 year female was driving in the area of Ashburn Street and Sargent Avenue when she came across an elderly male in distress.    Upon stopping to check on this male, it became readily apparent that the 82 year old male was suffering from the effects of the extreme weather conditions.   Emergency Services Responders were summoned and the male was transported from the scene in unstable condition.  His condition was later upgraded.   The Winnipeg Police Service commends the quick actions of this female that stopped to assist.  ****   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to ensure that everyone is safe during the cold winter months.  Anyone who observes a person who is improperly dressed for the weather, or who may appear to be in distress is asked to call police immediately.  Further information on how reduce your risk of weather-related problems is available on the city of Winnipeg website:   http://www.winnipeg.ca/emergweb/ActionPlan/WinterSafety.stm     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.