Man intentionally ingests weed killer in medical emergency, Ashland VA


Emergency responders responded near Elmont Road to a 77-year-old man who intentionally ingested weed killer in a suspected suicide attempt. The man is conscious and breathing with a history of late-stage brain cancer. There was no violence or weapons involved.
Audio|Source: Hanover County Fire / EMS
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Engine 401 and ambulance 404.
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Overhose, near Elmont Road.
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Engine 401 and ambulance 404.
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Overhose, near Elmont Road.
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Cross Streets are Kenson Ridge Road and Hanover Avenue, Station 16th District.
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TAC 4. Time out 1819.
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Station 9, Edinburgh.
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Station 9.
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Agent and ambulance and service cross-out.
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14.
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416. 416.
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We'll take that call for 404.
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Copy, 1820.
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Anyone's 404 direct.
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16, how far out of right from the call?
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All right,
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agent 1.
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Copy. Can you say I amy with Foreign Service?
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1820.
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In June 418, I'm round the box 97-1, address of near Elmont Road, cross streets of Kenton Ridge Road and Hanover Avenue, prey overdose and poisoning.
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Your patient will be a 77-year-old male, conscious when breathing, neck drink, weed killer approximately 30 minutes ago, maybe more.
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by the history of late stage of brain cancer.
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This was intentional.
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Patient is not violent, no access to weapons, unknown color change.
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Just responding and breathing normally.
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All enforcement doesn't rob.
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