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“911. What is your emergency?”
The caller took a deep breath. “Somebody has put bombs in the stadium.”
The dispatcher gulped. Multiple calls throughout the day in the city relating to disturbances had nearly swamped the operators. The disturbances had renewed in vigor throughout the morning and afternoon.
“Did you hear me?” demanded the caller.
“Yes,” said the dispatcher. “Which stadium?” She clutched an earpiece tightly to her head to understand the information.
“Providence Park,” said the caller.
“Have you seen the bombs?”
“Yes,” said the caller. “You have to come remove them immediately.”
“I have activated first responders,” said the dispatcher. “Are there casualties?”
“Not yet,” said the caller. “The bombs have not exploded.”
“Good,” said the dispatcher.
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