Elderly man experiences severe breathing difficulty, Bellefonte PA
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Medical EmergencyA 93-year-old man near Limestone Drive in Spring Township is experiencing severe breathing difficulty with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and weakness. Emergency medical services are responding to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Centre County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Box 826, Spring Township near Limestone Drive, ALS[1] emergency for breathing difficulty.
00:05
Ambulance medic from 8 is due 956.
00:13
Near Limestone Drive, a 93-year-old man having trouble breathing.
00:17
Enter to the garage.
00:24
Okay 21 Spring Township near Limestone Drive cross streets of Jasper Court and Marble Lane, 93-year-old male having critically severe breathing difficulty with a history of COPD, also experiencing weakness.
00:36
You're going to answer to the garage or respond to 956.
Police codes explained
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[1]
ALS: Advanced Life Support (paramedic-level medical response)
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Location mentioned:
Limestone Dr, Bellefonte, PA 16823
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