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Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS · 1/17/2026 08:45 PM
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Area five, respond (number withheld) Crooked Oak Road, Hillsville for breathing difficulty.
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CCOM clear (number withheld) .
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Medical aid for patient struggling to breathe near Crooked Oak Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence near Crooked Oak Road in Hillsville for a medical emergency involving a 68-year-old man who was having difficulty breathing and low oxygen levels. The patient reportedly has a serious medical condition and relies on supplemental oxygen. Responders attempted to assist when increasing oxygen levels did not improve his condition.

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Crooked Oak Rd, Hillsville, VA 24343
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