Thirst leads to desperate 911 call

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Here's a tale of one thirsty, and some would even say desperate, fellow.

Authorities in Florida arrested a 57-year-old man after he called 9-1-1 in hopes of hitching a ride to the liquor store.

Police say George McMurrain actually called officers twice Saturday night to ask for a ride to buy alcohol.

Dispatcher: This is 911.
Suspect: I need a, I need a -- a ride.
Dispatcher: You need a ride?
Suspect: Yes, to the liquor store.
Dispatcher: Um.
Suspect: Sheriff said she'd give me a ride.
Dispatcher: OK, you're going to have to call somebody else, sir. You called 911. We can't come give you a ride.
Suspect: Even the sheriff said she'd give me a ride.
Dispatcher: The sheriff said they'd give you a ride to the liquor store?
Suspect: That's correct.
Dispatcher: Wrong.

Officers picked up McMurrain at a local hotel and carted him off to jail.

He's charged with misusing 9-1-1.

Information from: WJXT/CNN