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Elderly man in wheelchair needs oxygen assistance, West Frankfort IL
An elderly man in a wheelchair at a residence near South Douglas is experiencing low oxygen supply and EMS was requested.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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CD is advising there's an elderly male in need of ambulance.
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He is in a wheelchair and his oxygen tank is getting low.
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They're advising they're attempting to connect portable tank now.
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Where in?
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Near South Douglas.
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It'll be the same residence as that vehicle fire.
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Location mentioned:
S Douglas St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
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