Following the tragic death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, a transcript of the 911 call made prior to his passing has been released.
The news of Payne's death at 31 broke yesterday with people across the globe stunned at the sudden and tragic loss.
Payne had been staying at the Hotel CasaSur in the Argentinian capital, where he was pronounced dead after falling from a third-floor room.
According to BBC News, authorities responded to an emergency call about an "aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol."
The call, made by the hotel manager, expressed concern that an unnamed guest was "destroying the room" and had access to a balcony, raising fears they might put their life at risk.
There is currently no confirmation that this call was regarding Payne.
Moments after police arrived, a loud sound was heard from the hotel’s courtyard, and Payne's body was found.
As per Sky News, a transcript of the 911 call moments before Payne's death has been released.
A full transcript of a translation of the call is below: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 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."
Shortly after the conclusion of this call, Payne fell from his third floor balcony and tragically lost his life.
The head of Buenos Aires’ SAME emergency service told local media that Payne suffered "very serious" injuries from the fall, and while he was rushed to a nearby hospital, there was "no possibility of resuscitation."
Our thoughts continue to be with his loved ones at this difficult time.
