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Medical response to man with swollen legs near Apricot Ln, Galax VA

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Medical Emergency

Reported: 12/8/2025 03:08 PM

Apricot Ln, Galax, VA 24333

Emergency medical services responded near Apricot Lane to assist a 51-year-old man experiencing swelling in his feet and legs. The man was in contact with a hotline and declined immediate assistance, indicating he would be okay until morning. A deputy was also on the way as a precaution.

Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS

Listen to dispatch call

02:18

Transcript:

00:00

Air 27, here respond near Apricot Lane for swelling.

00:06

I think I'm clear, 1809.

00:10

72 copies.

00:20

Hello.

00:29

Make contact with Ms.

00:30

(name withheld).

00:31

She advised that she should be okay till morning.

00:34

She's talking with the hotline

00:37

issues. She's with after meds.

00:42

She advised she didn't want anyone to come out.

00:44

She should be okay till morning.

00:50

Okay, we're 10-8.

00:51

Just by the email.

00:55

10-4.

01:00

I believe the Sheriff's Office just advised you can cancel.

01:06

Would they make contact with public service for the patient?

01:33

County, your respond 45.

01:34

They've caught laying with EMS.

01:39

Rescue calls.

01:44

What kind of call is it?

01:49

72 en route.

01:51

Cross Street's Pipers Gap Road, Apricot Lane, 51-year-old male, complaining of feet and leg swelling,

01:57

and general sickness.

01:59

Last contact with this subject was at noon today.

02:03

We do have a deputy en route also.

02:14

Able to make contact,

02:17

just precautionary.

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Apricot Ln, Galax, VA 24333

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