Autistic man falls from bed, parents request lift assist, O'fallon IL


Emergency responders were called to assist the parents of a 59-year-old autistic man who fell out of bed near Wintergreen Drive. The man, weighing 350 pounds, had no injuries but could not get up. The parents requested help to lift him back into his chair.
Audio|Source: O'Fallon and Shiloh Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Listening medical lift assist only.
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Near Wintergreen Drive, near Wintergreen Drive.
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59-year-old male, 350 pounds, who's been sick with a cough and weak, has fallen out of bed, no report of injury.
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Parents request lift assist into his chair.
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Near Wintergreen Drive, lift assist only.
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Timeout 928.
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We had a pending medical waiting for EMS, near Wintergreen Drive, 59-year-old male, autistic fell out of bed, unable to get out.
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We're out.
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Dispatch 95.
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Medic 5. Medic 5.
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Next, you're going to sign.
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We're at Frank Scott and 161 right now.
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We'll be able to get it, but we're in round.
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104, Medics 5 in route at 929 with an extended EPA.
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They're advising the parents are in their 80s have been trying to help.
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They're just requesting lift assist no injury.
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Location mentioned:
Near Wintergreen Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269
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