Man found with arm infection near Zion Baptist Church, Reading PA


A 57-year-old man was found on a bench near Zion Baptist Church with an infection in his right arm spreading from the elbow to the hand. He appeared lethargic and emergency medical services were called to assist.
Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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...medic three, Zion Baptist Church, near Washington Street,
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between Thorne Street and North Third Street, PLS Medical (number withheld).
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Radio the car too.
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Bye, did too.
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Matt Edd, 45 minutes.
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Yeah, it's actually not going to be a med-ed issue.
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It'll be an electrician issue.
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It's from the house out to a shed in the backyard.
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They've disconnected the power to it. We've told them to leave it disconnected and have a service before they restore.
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Copy from the house to the shed, it's been de-energized (number withheld).
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So if you want to let them know,
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I mean, it's their call if they want to come and double check, but it's not going to be their service. It's going to be the property owner to the shed.
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Next, Mr. Farming.
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Part 2, my surgery.
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Okay, Clark, uh, medic 3.
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On a bench in front of the church, a 57-year-old male has an infection in his right arm.
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It's apparently from the elbow down into the hand.
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Somewhat lethargic as well, requesting running.
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