Elderly man unable to get up after fall in locked apartment, Gainesville FL


An elderly man was found conscious but unable to get up after falling inside his locked apartment. He could not explain how or when he fell or the extent of his injuries. Rescue units were dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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5 Rescue 35 show your responding fall patient near Northwest 2nd St sunshine park apartments apartment c 4 near Northwest 2nd St sunshine park apartment department department charlie 4 called in by a neighbor who heard the patient going for help will be a 75-year-old male conscious breathing unable to advise the reason for the fall, when he fell, or how far he fell.
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He is completely alert, still on the floor of grounds, unable to advise for how long, also unable to advise the extent of his injuries.
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They're advising that the apartment is locked.
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Location mentioned:
Near NW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32609
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