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Elderly man falls and loses consciousness, hits head

Heard on: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS

00:52

00:00

Take 13 to Rutherford Hospital.

2/19/2026 09:58 PM

Medical Emergency

S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Medical Emergency reported near S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 on Feb 19, 2026, 9:58 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, an 86-year-old man reportedly fell and briefly lost consciousness. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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