911 Call Transcript Released in Liam Payne's Tragic Death in Argentina
The complete transcript of the frantic 911 call made by a hotel employee prior to Liam Payne's tragic death in Argentina has been made public. Authorities reported that the 31-year-old One Direction member fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel, located in the Palermo area of Buenos Aires, where medical personnel later confirmed his passing.
Emergency Response Details
According to local police, officers were initially dispatched in response to reports of a "violent man who might be under the influence of drugs and alcohol." The 911 call from the hotel desk manager has now been released following the singer's death. During the call, the employee urgently requested help regarding a man who was "destroying everything in the room." Sky News has published the full transcript of the call, which captures the tense conversation that took place:
- 911 operator: "What is happening, sir?"
- Hotel manager: "We have a guest drunk with drugs and alcohol. When he [them, gender not clear in conversation] is conscious, he is breaking everything in the room."
- 911 operator: "You said alcohol and drugs..."
- Hotel manager: "This is correct."
- 911 operator: "You said Costa Rica intersecting where?"
- Hotel manager: "Costa Rica 6032."
- 911 operator: "Repeat."
- Hotel manager: "Costa Rica 6032."
- 911 operator: "What is the hotel called?"
- Hotel manager: "Caza Azul Palermo. We need to send someone with urgency because I don't know if the guest's life is in danger because he is in a room with a balcony, and we are afraid he could do something that threatens life."
- 911 operator: "How long has he been there? Is it a long stay hotel?"
- Hotel manager: "(The guest) has been for the past three days."
- 911 operator: "You don't any other information because you can't get in. Right?"
- Hotel manager: "No."
- 911 operator: "We are also notifying SAME (Medical Emergency Attention Service)."
- Hotel manager: "We are asking to send someone with urgency because..."
- 911 operator: "We are doing that. Any other data to give me? Who are you?"
- Hotel manager: "I'm the desk manager."
- 911 operator: "Person in charge of the place."
- Hotel manager: "Yes."
- 911 operator: "It has been notified. What is your name, sir?"
- Hotel manager: "Esteban."
- 911 operator: "Thanks for calling. Be online."
- Hotel manager: "Are you sending police too?"
- 911 operator: "Police from the delegation... Let me confirm."
- Hotel manager: "No, no, only SAME, only SAME (Medical Emergency Attention Service)."
- 911 operator: "Don't worry because they have already been notified."
- Hotel manager: "Because, as you said, he is under the influence of alcohol and drugs, SAME personnel can't enter alone."
- 911 operator: "You can ask that to the police, but if SAME needs them, they will notify you."
- Hotel manager: "Good, OK, perfect."
- 911 operator: "Have a good day."
- Hotel manager: "Thanks, you too."
Liam Payne's Final Moments
In the hours leading up to his passing, Liam was said to have shared a video on Snapchat, stating, “It’s a lovely day here in Argentina.” He also posted several photos for his fans on the platform. The Foreign Office has confirmed that it is in touch with Argentine authorities concerning reports of a British man's death. However, a spokesperson refrained from providing further details, including the identity of the individual.
Legacy of Liam Payne and One Direction
Liam was a founding member of the boy band One Direction, which formed in 2010 with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles after they each auditioned for The X Factor. The group rose to become one of the most successful pop acts globally, releasing five albums and embarking on four world tours before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.
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Liam Payne: Call to emergency services from hotel desk manager released
