Medical aid for elderly man needing lift and stoma care, Lake Leelanau MI
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Emergency responders provided assistance to a 92-year-old man near South Highland Drive who required help with his stoma bag and needed a lift assist. The patient was conscious and breathing, and his caregivers were in the hospital at the time.
Audio|Heard on: Traverse Bay Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Leland Medical, Box 503.
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Respond to near South Highland Drive
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off North Manitou Trail,
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1458.
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Pullout from Utility 585.
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Utility 585, we'll be en route instead of engine 512.
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742.
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Billing out Alpha 593.
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Go ahead.
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We'll be en route.
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1459
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The 58's head back to the shop for mechanical problems.
01:01
Mechanics on ground, they may need another truck.
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These are problems I can fix, I just need the right tools.
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Go ahead.
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The first is going to be...
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Alpha responding to near Highland Drive.
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This will be a priority three response for a 92-year-old male.
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He is conscious and breathing; caregivers are currently in the hospital.
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He needs assistance with his stoma bag and a lift assist.
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Other than that, no additional problems are known.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Dr N, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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