"Blood is dripping from the balcony through the wall": the 112 report was confirmed, but not horrifying
A report to emergency services about blood dripping from a balcony in Anykščiai turned out to be a case of thawing meat, highlighting the importance of vigilance.
Emergency services in Anykščiai responded to an alarming report claiming that blood was dripping from a balcony through the wall on Friday the 13th. The report, which could have easily been mistaken for a horror movie plot, prompted a swift response from authorities who feared the worst. The initial concern raised significant tension as they approached the scene, reflecting the fears and uncertainty that can arise from such calls.
Upon their arrival, emergency responders ensured safety and supportive assistance by checking the apartment linked to the report. Fortunately, the source of the supposed blood was soon identified—a thawed piece of meat that had been left outside on a balcony. This surprising revelation not only alleviated concerns about potential criminal activity but also underscored the ordinary yet bizarre nature of incidents that emergency services sometimes handle.
Despite the lighthearted nature of the resolution, emergency service representatives took the opportunity to praise the alertness and civic responsibility of the person who reported the incident. They emphasized the importance of erring on the side of caution when it comes to potential emergencies, highlighting the principle that it is better to check multiple times and discover thawing meat than to overlook a genuine emergency that could have serious consequences.