Man hospitalized after falling from building rooftop, Boone NC


An older man fell from a building, injuring his leg and back. He is awake and getting help.
Audio|Source: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
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Transcript:
(name withheld), I'm running with a 57- to 70-year-old male. He did fall approximately 15 to 20 feet from the top of a building. He appears to have an obvious left leg injury and is experiencing some numbness in his right leg. He remains conscious but has back pain just above his left hip. He has no other major injuries reported. EMS is treating him at the scene.
(name withheld), I'm running with a 57- to 70-year-old male. He did fall approximately 15 to 20 feet from the top of a building. He appears to have an obvious left leg injury and is experiencing some numbness in his right leg. He remains conscious but has back pain just above his left hip. He has no other major injuries reported. EMS is treating him at the scene.
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Location mentioned:
Near Health Center Dr, Boone, NC 28607
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