Man near Carswell Road has severe breathing issues, Valdese NC
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Emergency responders are called to near Carswell Road for a 52-year-old man with severe breathing difficulties and low lung capacity. He is unconscious and requires a lung transplant.
Audio|Heard on: Burke County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Responders, near Carswell Road, cross-street Flat Gap Road, Wildflower Drive, breathing problems, emergency response.
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Crews responders, near Carswell Road, cross-street Flat Gap Road, Wildflower Drive, breathing problems, emergency response.
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16-3-in-row.
00:19
60-in-out.
00:33
130, you 10-4[1]?
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Not 10-4[1].
00:42
On near Carswell Road.
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It's a 52-year-old male, not conscious, uncertain on that breathing status.
00:49
He is asking for air and turning blue.
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He's not responding normally.
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I advise he has 22% of lung capacity.
00:55
He is needing a lung transplant, attempting to call the caller back at this time.
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10-4: Acknowledgment / OK
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Location mentioned:
Carswell Rd, Valdese, NC 28690
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