Elderly man reports shortness of breath at Mason City, Mason City IA
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Medical EmergencyAn 81-year-old man was reported to be conscious and breathing but experiencing shortness of breath. He may have a respiratory tract infection. The incident occurred near 2nd Street Northeast in Mason City.
Audio|Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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It's going to be a medical call.
00:01
Mason City ambulance here needed near 2nd Street Northeast, number (number withheld), for an 81-year-old male conscious breathing.
00:10
He's a little short of breath.
00:11
I think he might have a respiratory tract infection.
00:14
Once again, near 2nd Street Northeast, number (number withheld), time is 824.
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Location mentioned:
2nd St NE, Mason City, IA 50401
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