Elderly man falls and bleeds after hitting head indoors, Cherokee AL


An 88-year-old man fell while standing at home, hit his head on furniture, and is bleeding. He is taking blood thinning medication. Emergency responders are on the way to help.
Audio|Source: Cherokee Fire and Rescue
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Teller session 1, Cherokee Rescue and engine route 1135 2nd Street, 1-135 Second Street for a fall 88-year-old mail. No, ascended by 715. 9-06. 26, receiving Cherokee, fire, no.
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226 receives 715. 906 is in route. No, 1-906 is in route. 911 is in route. 9-06 is in route. 1135, 2nd Street.
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Fell from standing, hit a mantle, bleeding from head at this time. Patient is on blood thinners. 718. 906 is on same. 9.06 on scene. 1135, 2nd Street, 719.
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Location mentioned:
Near 2nd St, Cherokee, AL 35616
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