Man reports heart issues after cocaine use, refuses care, Lynn MA


A 37-year-old man near Boston Street in Lynn reported heart problems after using cocaine. Emergency services were sent but he later refused medical care, saying he felt fine.
Audio|Source: Lynn Fire Department
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Transcript:
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Engine 9, ALS[1], and BLS[2] to follow outside of the one-stop mark near Boston St, 37-year-old's mail,
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reporter racing hard after cocaine use. That's engine 9, ALS[1], BLS[2] to follow outside the one stop mark, near Boston St, 37-year-old's male,
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reporting heart issues after cocaine use.
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Engine 9 can file.
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Engine 9, the caller gave us a ring back. He's stating he's fine now.
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Asked if he'd at least get to get some vitals taken. He's refusing all medical care.
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As you know, you can stand down. You can stand out. You can stand out.
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You see.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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ALS: Advanced medical response providing higher-level care, typically by paramedics, beyond basic life support.
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BLS: Basic Life Support medical response by non-advanced personnel or units.
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Location mentioned:
Near Boston St, Lynn, MA 01905
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