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Heart-warming moment police help 96-year-old left without power after cyclone
Australian Community Media
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7 months ago
Queensland Police officers provided an act of kindness after a post-Cyclone Alfred welfare check and helped 96-year-old George after he was left without power and gas. Vision courtesy: QPS
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My godfather. Thank you, thank you.
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Hi George, how are you?
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When 96-year-old George was left without power and out of gas in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred,
00:11
a few Mount Tambourine officers stepped in to help.
00:14
That's full.
00:15
Is it? Well, wait a minute, let me try it.
00:18
Let's see if we can get it going. I reckon it'll work.
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Police conducted a welfare check seeing his situation
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and purchased a new gas bottle to ensure he had a warm meal.
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Every place is closed now, isn't it?
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Yep.
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We went down to Bunnings for you, down to Gold Coast.
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My godfather. Thank you, thank you.
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Photo, I want a photo, George.
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With the good Samaritan.
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Listen, I'm indebted to you.
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Don't worry at all, mate.
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Thanks a million.
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You're welcome, George.
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How are you, mate? Pleasure.
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Sergeant Smith.
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Sergeant Smith.
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You're very welcome.
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