British Columbia’s emergency call service has released its annual list of the most unusual and inappropriate 911 calls, including complaints about overripe fruit and an overly fragrant neighbour.

E-Comm says it handles about 2 million calls a year but not all of them qualify as emergencies.

The 2024 list is topped by complaints about a neighbour wearing too much cologne, a stain left on a shirt by dry cleaners, and an unopened McDonald’s restaurant.

E-Comm says it handles about 2 million calls a year but not all of them qualify as emergencies.{ai:summary}<p>British Columbia's emergency call service, E-Comm, has published its annual list of unusual 911 calls. The top complaints include issues like a neighbor's excessive cologne, a stain on a shirt from dry cleaning, and an unopened McDonald's.</p><p>E-Comm processes around 2 million calls annually, highlighting that not all are genuine emergencies. #society</p>

B.C.'s worst 911 calls include complaints about avocados and cologne

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