Elderly man regains consciousness after fish hook accident
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man accidentally got a fish hook stuck in his finger while fishing. He was found unconscious but later regained consciousness and is now alert. Medical assistance is being provided.
Audio|Source: Allegany County Fire
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Transcript:
I get a testy, one, two, three, three, and four-five. Chase 11, 11-1, correction on the address. This is 489, Waterfront Way. They are going to be near the fishing pier down off of the handicapped parking. You're going to have an 82-year-old male at the beginning of the call. He was unconscious and breathing towards the end of the call. He did regain consciousness. Let's have the history of fainting and lead blood pressure. Also, just be advised this was due to having a fish hook get stuck in his finger as well. Okay. Oh, yeah, 3444 is around. 344, which are responding, 1328. 952 feet and drive, ADR, first floor. I'm going to have an 82-year-old male, went to go get a CP stand, started turning purple, lots of bowel, having breathing difficulties. He is currently conscious and alert. 3-4 copies. 11-1, chase 11. NRP officers there on scene, he's advising that he is conscious, just kind of went unresponsive for several minutes, never lost consciousness. Advising it's just a fish hook. Okay. Two years 11 and 11-1s on the scene. Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near Waterfront Way, Swanton, MD 21561
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