Elderly man falls at home, may have broken hip, Arcadia FL


A 78-year-old man fell at his home near West Oak St and may have broken his hip. He did not hit his head and is breathing normally. EMS is on the way to assist.
Audio|Source: DeSoto and Hardee Counties Fire Rescue
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I need to be en route to near West Oak St, reference to a 78-year-old male who fell, possibly broke his hip.
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If you want to copy.
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Copy.
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Rescue 10 for Mercutia.
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And reference to your patient, it's going to be a 78-year-old male advising.
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He was trying to get up from the floor when he lost balance himself.
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I think he had a stroke about a year ago.
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Has trouble with his balance ever since.
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Did not hit his head, not bleeding, breathing normally.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Oak St, Arcadia, FL 34266
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