Elderly man found injured on floor at home, Richfield WI
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Medical EmergencyAn 84-year-old man was found at home with his head stuck under a dresser gap. He was conscious but weak, had back and arm pain and an abrasion on his hip. Additional rescue personnel were requested to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Police, Fire and EMS
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02:18
Transcript:
00:00
Washington County Sheriff to Richfield Rescue.
00:02
This is a second to rescue request.
00:04
You're needed to respond to near Mount Lane, near Mount Lane,
00:09
for an 84-year-old male,
00:11
conscious, breathing.
00:15
Caller came back home to find him on the floor with his head wedged underneath the gap of the dresser.
00:21
It did not fall on him.
00:24
He is still on the floor with back and arm pain, has an abrasion on his right hip and is very weak.
00:30
For lifting purposes, he weighs approximately 130 to 140 pounds.
00:41
To Richfield Rescue.
00:43
This is a second rescue request.
00:45
You're needed to respond to near Mount Lane, near Mount Lane for an 84-year-old male.
00:51
Shallow breathing.
00:53
Caller said she returned home to find his head wedged underneath the gap of the dresser.
00:59
It did not fall on him.
01:02
He's still on the floor with back and arm pain.
01:04
Has an abrasion on his right hip and is very weak.
01:08
Weighs approximately 130 to 140 pounds for lifting purposes.
01:12
Time is 1521.
01:29
Can you please send out additional personnel?
01:52
Washington County Church to Ridgefield Rescue.
01:55
This is a page for additional personnel to assist you at near Mount Lane and near Mount Lane.
02:09
To Richfield Fire and Rescue, this is a page for additional manpower for the call at near Mount Lane.
02:15
Again, near Mount Lane.
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Location mentioned:
Mount Ln, Hubertus, WI 53033
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