Man fractures ankle and leg in boat ramp fall, Hardin County TN


A 57-year-old man slipped and fell on a slick boat ramp near J.C. Lane. He sustained a compound fracture to his ankle and leg. Emergency responders and a nurse on the scene needed assistance lifting him.
Audio|Source: Hardin County Sheriff and Fire, Savannah Police / Fire
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near J.C. Lane. It's going to be the boat ramp on J.C. Lane
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near Lane. 57-year-old male slid on the boat ramp. Does have a compound fracture to the ankle and leg.
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We do have a nurse on the scene, but they've got him stood down on that boat ramp. It's really slick. They're probably going to need some help getting him up.
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Timeout. 1557.
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District 2 is by our first responders. Need to be en route to near J.C. Lane
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Lane. It will be a boat ramp on J.C.
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Lane. We have a 57-year-old male slid and fell on the boat ramp due to it being slick. He's got a compound fracture, the ankle and leg area.
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They're probably going to need some help to get him up.
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