Man fell at home, minor medical assistance needed, Cana VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Pauls Creek Road in Cana for a 42-year-old man who fell while getting up from a chair. The man showed no signs of injury and was breathing normally but required help getting up due to recent surgery. Rescue and medic units assisted on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS
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02:31
Transcript:
00:00
Carroll area for an H response, near Pauls Creek Road.
00:04
Fall,
00:05
Unknown injuries, sick on clear.
00:06
One five.
00:11
Four copy.
00:16
Ten four.
00:24
Six on four around.
00:28
Copy four, we're out.
00:30
With him.
00:37
Medic Four, near Pauls Creek Road cross streets.
00:41
Thanks, (name withheld) Lane,
00:42
(name withheld) Lane.
00:44
Forty-two year old male fell trying to get out of his chair.
00:51
Has had surgery in recent days.
00:56
Not complaining of any injuries, breathing normal.
00:59
Did not hit his head.
01:01
(name withheld), possible need extra lift.
01:03
Is it?
01:11
Four, copy.
01:18
Back for rescue twelve.
01:19
What's your 20? Four, I believe rescue twelve is above the mountain today.
01:35
Hey, if you want to get Rescue 12 just to be a ride down here, we can cancel it.
01:38
We don't need them.
01:53
Rescue 12, need you to respond with medic 4.
01:56
Near Pauls Creek Road.
01:59
Fall.
02:01
Possible left fence.
02:09
Think I'm sure Rescue 12 is en route.
02:13
Rescue 12 responding.
02:15
(number withheld).
02:22
Rescue 12,
02:24
Crown Street to Stagecoach Road, (name withheld)'s line.
02:30
Off.
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Location mentioned:
Paul's Creek Rd, Cana, VA 24317
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