When it comes to emergencies, everyone has their own definition. But for one woman, a turtle on her lawn was the most pressing crisis of the day. And she wasn’t alone—911 dispatchers have heard it all, from worries about runaway table saws to fears of phantom dangers. These bizarre incidents make you wonder if we need a special hotline just for the neurotic among us. Who needs burglars or fires when you’ve got rogue reptiles and hyperactive imaginations?

 

35 Funny Non-Emergencies That Someone Called 9-1-1 About