Man bleeds from leg laceration after fall at Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island SC


A 67-year-old man fell near Shelter Cove Ln and has a bleeding cut on his upper leg. He could not call for help until a day later. Medics are responding to treat the injury.
Audio|Source: Bluffton Township and Hilton Head Fire
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Transcript:
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Medic 6. Near Shelter Cove Ln, hemorrhage, lacerations, emergent response.
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TAC 1[1]. Medics 6.
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Near Shelter Cove Ln, hemorrhage, lacerations, emergent response.
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TAC1.
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Yes,
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that you should respond.
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For six, received engine six out of service, medic six, switch attack ones.
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Medic. Medic. Medic.
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Medics six.
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You're responding to unit 745575 for a 67-year-old male, conscious breathing, laceration to the upper leg, attempting control bleeding.
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He did have a fall last night and was unable to get to the phone until now.
Police codes explained
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TAC 1: Tactical channel 1 for operations/communications
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Location mentioned:
Near Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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