Two medical emergencies reported near Waffle House, Alachua FL


Two people near the Waffle House need medical help. One person has diabetes and lacks insulin, the other has a leg injury causing swelling. Both are awake and breathing normally.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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engine 21[1] rescue 21 your responding diabetic problem 15,979 Northwest U.S.
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Highway 441[2], 15979 North West US Highway 441, The Waffle House[3].
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Call came in by the crisis center.
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They're advising the patient reached out to them, saying that they're stranded in Alachua, they're diabetic, and they don't have insulin.
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They're also advising the patients.
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Fiancei needs EMS.
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I advise he broke his knee a while back and it never set right and his legs are swollen.
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They're both completely alert and breathing normally.
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We'll try to get a better location at the Waffle House[3], 1836.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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21: Rescue 21 (fire/EMS unit)
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441: U.S. Highway 441
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Waffle House: Public location where emergency occurred
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Location mentioned:
Near NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
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