Man falls and injures head on hiking trail near Alberta Falls, Estes Park CO
Medical EmergencyA man fell on a trail above Alberta Falls, hitting his head and shoulder. He has a large head cut but is conscious. Paramedics are controlling the bleeding. He feels a bit nauseous and dizzy and will walk out with help. Rangers and an ambulance are being sent to meet him at Glacier Gorge Trailhead.
Audio|Source: Estes Park Fire and EMS and Rocky Mountain National Park
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Transcript:
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212 We're taking a call of a gentleman on trail above Alberta Falls who took a fall from standing height, hit his shoulder, hit his head.
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He is currently conscious breathing alert and there are two paramedics on scene with him now.
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Break.
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They continue.
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He does have a lot of four inch laceration on the top of his head.
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They have been able to control that bleeding.
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The patient is not reporting any other injuries.
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He is willing to start walking out with the paramedics break.
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Continuing, he is feeling slightly nauseous and dizzy.
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We've advised him to walk down as he sees fit.
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They are requesting Ranger to come meet them as well as an ambulance to meet them at Glacier Gorge Trailhead.
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Location mentioned:
Alberta Falls, Alberta Falls, Estes Park, CO 80517
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