Older man falls at home with breathing trouble


A 72-year-old man fell at his home and was on the ground about 25 minutes before he could reach his phone. He has scrapes and minor arm bleeding and is having difficulty breathing. He did not hit his head when he fell.
Audio|Source: Habersham County Emergency Services
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Transcript:
Units responding to fall at 428 Barley Wilbanks Road, 428 Barley Wilbanks Road. For a barley Wilbanks and Water Street. Responded to a 72-year-old male, 220 pounds. They say they fall in and can't get out, but they have some scrapes. difficulty breathing, fell on to grass. It took him about 25 minutes to get to his phone. He didn't hit his head when he fell and he has some bleeding on his arm, but not bad. He just lost his balance when he was standing to come in the front next to the vehicle driveway. vehicle in the driveway, or you can come in through the side fence. Have nothing further. Come on 1511. Med 9, run number is 5297. 5297. 9.9's clear.
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Location mentioned:
Bartley Wilbanks Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
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