Medical emergency for man with swollen leg and heart failure, Columbus WI
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Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were sent to a medical call for an 87-year-old man with a severely swollen left leg and a history of congestive heart failure at an apartment near Columbus Street in Columbia County. The man was conscious and breathing, and family members were present at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Columbia and Sauk Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Columbia County Dispatch to Lodai EMS.
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We have a medical call.
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This will be near Columbus Street apartment 202.
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For an 87-year-old male, who has a severely swollen left leg from the knee down.
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He does have congestive heart failure.
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He's had it for about two years.
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Again, Columbia County Dispatch to Lodai EMS.
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He's at near Columbus Street apartment 202.
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Cross streets are County Kay King, Spring Street, and Woodlawn Avenue.
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He does have family on scene, conscious, alert and breathing.
00:26
Lifting purposes 165 pounds.
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Clear 2056.
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Location mentioned:
Columbus, WI 53925
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