Elderly man suffers medical emergency near church, Punta Gorda FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were called to a medical incident near Sacred Heart Catholic Church on West Charlotte Avenue. A 74-year-old man reportedly fell outside and was possibly experiencing a heart attack. EMS arrived at the scene and assisted the man, who was later reported to be awake and breathing.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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02:33
Transcript:
00:00
BC One, Truck One respond.
00:02
Two Eleven at West Charlotte Avenue, cross street of Taylor Street.
00:05
We're at (number withheld).
00:07
You take it our church or EMS.
00:20
Rescue 32 respond with the city to near West Charlotte Avenue.
00:35
Near Sacred Heart Catholic Church across the Taylor Street for an unconscious person.
01:08
So far, you're responding for a 74-year-old male who fell outside.
01:12
Possible heart attack.
02:19
We have a male sitting on the ground, and EMS is on scene.
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Location mentioned:
W Charlotte Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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