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Des Moines, IA

20-year-old male suffers spinal injury after tackle 

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East Tower, 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
A 20-year-old male was injured during a football game and is being taken to the hospital with a serious neck injury that has affected his ability to feel below his neck.
Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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POMED-1. You guys are going to be picking up at the EAR there in the Haska, coming back to Mercy, Des Moines. This is a 20-year-old male, 98 kilos, accepted by Dr. (name withheld). Patient severed neck and back injury, suspected spinal cord injury after a football tackle, loss of sensation from above the neck down. Not intuitive, no indicated drips.

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East Tower, 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

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