Southampton officers recognized for helping elderly woman during heat wave

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Southampton officers recognized for helping elderly woman during heat wave

SOUTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Several Southampton officers are being recognized for helping a resident who was suffering during the heat wave. Last week Southampton Officer Anthony Yon talked to Chief Ian Illingsworth about a call involving an elderly woman whose air conditioner failed. The woman was reluctant to go to a cooling center due to having a dog. Chief Illingsworth said it's not uncommon for people needing assistance to deny it due to pe…