Elderly man with dementia injured in fall at home, Newport TN
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man with dementia was found injured after falling in the basement of a home near Cherry Hill Way. The length of time he was on the floor and the extent of his injuries are unknown.
Audio|Heard on: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
00:50
Transcript:
00:00
Medic 3, 911,
00:08
9-1-1 traffic, fall with injury.
00:25
I've got y'all out to near Cherry Hill Way, got an elderly male, the history of dementia.
00:33
Caller advised, she found the patient on the floor.
00:36
He appears to have fallen in the basement.
00:39
He's been down for an unknown amount of time.
00:42
Caller advised, she found him like this, is unsure of injuries.
00:46
Your run number is going to be 7-715, but you're responding at 1345.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Cherry Hill Way, Newport, TN 37821
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.
