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Elderly man falls and bleeds from head wound, Morganton NC

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Near Austin Ave, Morganton, NC 28655

An 85-year-old man fell and hit his head near Austin Ave. He is bleeding heavily from a head wound while taking blood thinners and needs urgent medical help.

Audio|Source: Burke County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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He responded to an 85-year-old male, conscious and breathing.
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The grandfather fell and hit his head, he's bleeding on blood thinners.
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Patient just fell, unknown why he fell.
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It was very serious bleeding, patient is still on the ground.
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Responding normally, no difficulty breathing.
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There is pressure on the wound, but he's still pouring blood.
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There is an LPN on him.
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As responding to near Austin Ave, advises that husband has got a towel on the wound holding pressure, but the blood is pouring through the towel into the husband's hands.

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Near Austin Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
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