Excavator operator injured by falling tree in woods, Alma GA
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Medical EmergencyAn excavator operator was injured when a tree fell on the machine in a wooded area near a residence on Kim Lawley Road in Alma, Georgia. The operator was trapped inside with the door jammed and was losing consciousness. Emergency medical services and fire units were dispatched, and a helicopter landing zone was set up at the nearby airport.
Audio|Heard on: Bacon Fire/EMS, Sheriff and Alma Police
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02:35
Transcript:
00:00
EMS. Respond to near Kenlaw, Lee Road,
00:04
near Kenilowley Road.
00:06
Complain and revise.
00:07
He is behind the residence in the woods.
00:10
A tree fell on the excavator, breaking his leg.
00:13
He will try to get out of the woods to 25.
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We then dispatch clear, 1538.
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M3 is interrupt.
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1537.
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This action 3.
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There is a subject going to see and call back.
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The advice is to come down the last driveway behind that residence.
00:49
He will go 25 with you on a buggy.
00:51
The subject is still inside the excavator with the door jammed and unable to get it open.
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He will go 25 with you on a buggy to direct you back there.
01:04
10-4[1].
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He also advised the subject is losing consciousness at this time.
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522 Michael is that adjourned.
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220 is near Kim Lawley.
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220 is near Kim Lawley.
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Showing road.
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Showing on.
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Shooting on Route 1543.
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2.20, 10-4[1].
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10-bar is near the residence at the sharp curl on timber.
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10-bar.
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We will be on the same mileage 5.1.
02:02
Clear.
02:09
Okay 22, the cookie engine, we got Dora.
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Kimball.
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One this match, do you see a helicopter fly?
02:29
Alright now, what is the landing zone that they are able to pry?
02:33
Put them at the airport.
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[1]
10-4: Affirmative (Acknowledgment/Message received)
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Alma, GA 31510
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