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18 year old male coughing and nauseous en route to hospital

Heard on: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS

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Medic 93 to Rutherford with patient report.

2/17/2026 08:18 AM

Medical Emergency

S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Medical Emergency reported near S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 on Feb 17, 2026, 8:18 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are attending to an 18-year-old male who is coughing and nauseous with stable vital signs. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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