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Man reports gold ingestion causing pain and blue skin, Washington County OR

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Washington County, OR

A 26-year-old man near North Jones Street ingested and snorted gold due to fear of parasites. He now has body pain, blue skin, and poor circulation.

Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Rescue 20. Respond to sick person.
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At near North Jones Street.
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Cross streets are East Natalie Drive and East Chandler Drive.
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Excuse me, you're not for Code 36, near North Jones Street.
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We've heard a 26-year-old male, conscious, breathing normally.
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He is advising he has gold poisoning.
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He said he has parasites and maggots in his sinus cavities, so he ingested 2 grams of gold and snorted half a gram of gold.
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He is complaining of whole body pain, his skin turning blue and low circulation.

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