Elderly man falls on stairs injuring back and shoulders, Des Moines IA


A man aged around 70 or 78 fell on the stairs near East 39th St, Des Moines. He injured his back and shoulders but is alert, conscious, and breathing. Medical assistance was called. The back door to the location is unlocked for responders.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Notics 7 engine 11, 29, 14, 839th on a fall.
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Pettic 7-11, response to return to 1837.
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PADC-7-11-29-14-East 39th on a fall. 70, 8-year-old male alert,
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conscious and breathing.
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Fell on the stairs, hurt his back and shoulders about 270.
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Back door is unlocked.
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Medics 7, rapid.
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6-9-9-9.
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Okay.
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Chip up, okay.
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Location mentioned:
E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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