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Medical team assists man with breathing issues

Heard on: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
01:13
00:00
Medic forty-two to Rutherford with patient report.
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S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 61-year-old man from his home near South Ridgecrest Avenue to Rutherford Hospital for treatment of apparent breathing difficulties related to COPD. The patient received oxygen and breathing treatment during transport.

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