Elderly man experiencing breathing issues while asleep, Silverton OR


Emergency responders are sent to assist an 86-year-old man in Silverton, Oregon, who is conscious but having trouble breathing and groaning abnormally while asleep. His wife called for help, unsure of his exact condition, and requested responders to approach quietly.
Audio|Source: Marion County METCOM North-1 Fire
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Transcript:
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Respond to an unknown medical 6-71, Ironwood, Terrace, Cross of Heron and Coalwood, not pages 227, or can shale-un, 6, 3, 12.
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Caught you in route to the unknown medical 671, Ironwood, Paris, maybe 86-year-old conscious difficulty breathing, mentioned saying he thinks he was dying, wanting the next, no caller's wanting to fix for her husband, unsure of what is really wrong, he's groaning in his sleep, that's not normal for him.
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Silverton, OR 97381
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