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Elderly man found on floor; medical help called, Edwardsville IL

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Edwardsville, IL

A woman found her elderly father lying on the floor inside their home but was locked out. The man was moving his arm and hand. It was unclear if he was ill or intoxicated. Emergency responders planned forced entry to assist him.

Audio|Source: Edwardsville Police
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Transcript:
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100. Can you copy a medical call?
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Call, 100.
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100. We have EMS[1] in route.
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Near Essex Drive, near Essex Drive.
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Caller advised she is locked out of the house, just arrived home, can see her 71-year-old father on the floor through the window.
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Male is moving his arm and his hand around.
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She is unsure if he is having a medical issue or is intoxicated and fell and just needs help up.
00:27
There will be forced entry.
Police codes explained
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[1]
EMS: Emergency medical services response or assistance needed.

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