The line went dead.
Claire was already talking before the disconnect tone finished.
“Unit 24 and 31, child in immediate danger, father still inside, possible illegal constrictor on premises, caller disconnected after mention of upstairs room. Expedite.”
Officer Daniel Harris was behind the wheel when the update came through. Beside him, Officer Maria Lopez was already scanning the fresh notes on the dash-mounted screen, her jaw tightening the further she read.
“Snake?” Daniel muttered.