Hood County Sheriff dispatch audio reveals an elderly person in a critical situation. The man, who CBS News Texas is not identifying, called the sheriff's office with a weak voice seeking help.
DISPATCH: Hood County 911, what's your emergency?
CALLER: I'm calling to get someone to bring water to my house.
DISPATCH: To do what?
CALLER: Get someone to bring water to my house.
A rise in the dispatcher's voice conveyed a sense of shock in the request. However, the weak voice on the end kept calm.
DISPATCH: Like, is there something going on?
CALLER: Yeah, I'm out of water.
DISPATCH You're out of water?
CALLER: Yes, sir.
DISPATCH: Okay, so you called 911.
CALLER: Yes.
The deputy connected the man in his 70s to the pantry at the Granbury Church of Christ. The meals from the church wo

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