Elderly man falls on bike path but declines help, Montague MA
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man in his 70s fell on the bike path near the canal in Turners Falls. He told responders that he was not injured and got up by himself. Medical help was canceled because the exact location was unknown and he did not need further assistance.
Audio|Source: Franklin County Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
02:21
Transcript:
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Attention Turner Falls Ambulance, Personnel Turner Falls Ambulance, respond to the bike path along the canal, no better location for an elderly male in his 70s spell.
00:13
Lift assist, no known injuries.
00:16
Again, bike path canal for a medical. Control, same by 0707.
00:25
Control, turner's fall to A1.
00:27
Go ahead, Turner's A1.
00:33
Yes, ma'am, you can show us responding.
00:36
We're going to start,
00:38
if you don't have their location, we're going to start off of Unity Park off 1st Street.
00:47
I asked, they said that he didn't tell them, but they did also ask. He's now saying that he's okay.
00:53
I'm going to try to get more info if you want to just continue, and AMR is not available.
00:59
Control the 4-1.
01:02
Recease.
01:04
Are you calling 4-1?
01:10
Affirmative, just trying to get confirmation, Verizon called yesterday, wondering if their detail for today was filled, two officers, 8 to 4 at the Verizon building.
01:23
According to the calendar, it looks like we got one of the two.
01:29
Are they able to bring a cruiser if it's just one?
01:37
I had to go outside, I believe it was the Sheriff's Department.
01:42
Slight possibility if they call now.
01:46
Okay, so direct them to call the Sheriff's Department.
01:53
Control two turners, A-1.
01:57
I'll text the office.
02:00
Answering.
02:04
He's claiming he's not injured, got himself back up, and doesn't need further assistance.
02:09
Your pleasure.
02:14
Okay, Reese Heath, we'll be canceling due to not even knowing where he is.
02:20
Canceling at 710. Cance.
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Location mentioned:
Canal St, Montague, MA 01376
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