Medical emergency after man with heart issue catches bat, Michigan City IN


A 76-year-old man experienced a cardiac issue after trying to catch a bat inside his home near Jackson Street. He was conscious and alert during the emergency response, and the bat was caught and released.
Audio|Source: LaPorte County Public Safety
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Michigan City Base, Michigan City Fire, Cardiac Issue Priority 1 near Jackson for a priority 1 cardiac issue.
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A medic 6 in route.
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Medics 6 in route priority 1 near Jackson.
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For a 76-year-old male, he is conscious and alert, does have prior heart history.
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He took a nitro a little while ago, did have some relief.
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So apparently he's been trying to catch a bat in the residence and it caused him to have more cardiac issues.
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The bat has been caught and released since then.
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Michigan City, IN 46360
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