Man experiences adverse effects after taking recreational gummies, Eckhart Mines MD


A 35-year-old man near Parkersburg Rd SW experienced elevated heart rate and breathing difficulty after taking recreational gummies. He initially refused medical help but later requested a medical check. No law enforcement was involved.
Audio|Source: Allegany County Fire
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near Parkersburg Rd SW for an overdose, breathing verified, ambulance 519.
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near Parkersburg Rd SW for an overdose, breathing verified, ambulance 519, 2138.
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513 is the route 513 show your route 2139 hours 513 can you always switch over to ems2 ems2
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513 ems2 513 ms2 All right 513 is going to be near Parkersburg Rd NW.
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He got a 35-year-old male, evidently took some recreational gummies.
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His heart was raising, he was having some breathing difficulties. At the end of the original call, the patient got on the phone, advised he was fine, didn't want EMS, so we alerted and then canceled.
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They just called back, said he possibly once checked out now.
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No law enforcement was going to be notified on this, probably because it was just recreational gummies, if that's okay with you.
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Yeah, that's fine.
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Also, I'm switching you over to the full rest on the other arm, on the other channel.
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