81-year-old man short of breath at Princeton home, Princeton WV
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An 81-year-old man at a residence near Hillcrest Drive in Princeton was experiencing shortness of breath. He had breathing difficulties throughout the day and was on oxygen therapy at 3 liters per minute, which was not improving his condition. Emergency medical services were requested for transport.
Audio|Heard on: Mercer County Public Safety Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Emergency Control, Press Rescue, have a call near Hillcrest Drive, excuse me.
00:12
It's near Hillcrest Drive,
00:15
near Hillcrest Drive, it's an 81-year-old male short of breath.
00:21
He's had breathing difficulties all day.
00:26
He's on oxygen, 3 liters per minute.
00:29
It's not helping him.
00:31
Requesting EMS, 1750.
00:36
Control, we're out.
00:39
Copy, 1752.
00:43
Where are you insured light on in the camper?
00:56
And having around 1752 against the number (number withheld).
01:03
You're responding to near Hillcrest Drive,
01:08
81-year-old male short of breath,
01:11
states that he's on 3 liters per minute oxygen, advises it's not helping.
01:16
You're requesting EMS for transport 1752.
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Location mentioned:
Hillcrest Dr, Princeton, WV 24740
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