Elderly man struggles to move after fall at Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda FL
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Medical EmergencyEmergency responders assisted an 85-year-old man near Bal Harbor Boulevard after he fell last night while standing on a chair and has had difficulty moving since.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Transcript:
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Rescue 31, 31.
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Respond with the city to near Bal Harbor Boulevard, Cross Street,
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Albatross Drive, in reference to a fall,
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grade 1724.
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31 for quarters.
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1023.
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Risky 5, Risky 5.
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Move to City 1 for coverage.
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5.
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10.224.
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2024.
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Sunday order.
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Second order is fine.
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An injury, he'll be responding for an 85-year-old male.
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Last night he fell.
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He was standing on a chair.
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His knee gave away.
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He did have a fall.
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He's case that he hasn't been able to move well since.
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Location mentioned:
Bal Harbor Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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