Man aged 68 needs medical lift assist after fall, Galax VA


Emergency teams are responding to a 68-year-old man who fell while trying to get into bed and requires physical assistance. There is no indication of injury or criminal activity; this is a medical lift assist.
Audio|Source: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Tempor. CECOM, PiperStep Rescue, need to respond near Pipers Gap Rd in reference to lift assist.
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CECOM clear, 2139.
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C-72 in route.
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C-702 en route.
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72, Spawning near Pipers Gap Rd, Cross Street, Soapstone Road, Davis Lane, spawning for a 68-year-old male,
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fell on the floor trying to get into the bed, lift assist only.
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Location mentioned:
Near Pipers Gap Rd, Galax, VA 24333
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