Man chokes on food at home, seeks emergency aid, Smith Valley NV


An 88-year-old man experienced difficulty breathing after getting meat stuck in his throat at home near Mesa Drive. He had dinner around 6 p.m. and the food has been lodged in his throat since. He is conscious, able to talk and cough, but feels chest pain extending downward.
Audio|Source: Lyon County Dispatch (Sheriff and Fire)
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Transcript:
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Smith Valley Fire, medical emergency, near Mesa Drive, timeout, 2311.
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Go.
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634, Frank, we received another 911 call from that number.
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Femot was on the phone asked if we had someone who spoke Spanish but is connected before we were able to connect her to Language Line.
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She did sound distressed.
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Copy.
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On Station 42 copies.
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Station 42 at 2313, respond to near Mesa Drive for an 88-year-old male, conscious of difficulty breathing, he got some meat stuck in his throat during dinner and is now feeling pain going down into his chest. Had dinner around 1800 and the food had been stuck in there since then. He is talking and coughing.
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Near Mesa Drive.
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Location mentioned:
Near Mesa Dr, Wellington, NV 89444
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