68-year-old woman falls and sustains multiple fractures

Heard on: McDowell County Fire Dispatch

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Okay, this is medic four with one 1st responders responding.

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Ten 860 , (number withheld) , NC 226A.

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It's going to be Big Lynn Lodge, room (number withheld).

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Fall routine at this time.

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Mitchell County's been advised.

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Communications Medic Four with all 1st responders respond (number withheld),

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(number withheld) NCT 226A, Big Red Lodge, room (number withheld), fall, bridge at this time.

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Correction, upgrade emergency response, upgrade emergency response.

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Communications unit responding 10-860,

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Bigway Lodge, 226A.

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Responding out to a 68-year-old female.

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Caller's advising that she fell due to dizziness.

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This is why I upgraded emergency response.

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Believes she's fractured her knee, foot, elbow, and right rib.

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Mitchell County's been advised, they're also an emergency.

2026-10-09 09:11 UTC

Medical Emergency

NC-226A, Little Switzerland, NC 28749

$68-year-old woman falls and sustains multiple fractures$

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a lodge on NC 226A in Little Switzerland for a possible medical emergency involving a 68-year-old woman who reportedly fell due to dizziness. Responders upgraded to an emergency response after the caller reported possible fractures to her knee, foot, elbow, and right rib. Mitchell County was also advised and is responding.