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66-Year-Old Male Chokes and Has Breathing Difficulty, Des Moines IA

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Near E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

A 66-year-old man at a residence near East Leach choked on food and has difficulty breathing. He is alert and conscious during the incident.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Medics 6, engine 2, near East Leach.
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Near East Leach on a choking, Medics 6, engine 2, response to your channel 2.
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They're gage to arrive.
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2's en route.
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Medicaid down scene and engine 2 in route, okay.
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Big 6'10 and engine 2 in route.
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Yeah, medic 6, engine 2, near East Leach. He has got a 66-year-old male alert, conscious difficulty breathing at this time, was choking on a piece of pork's sake.
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Still having difficulty breathing, not sure if it's passed yet or not.
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He advised to use the front door, he's home alone.

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Near E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

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