Man shows stroke symptoms at apartment near Nichols Dr, Independence VA


A man at an apartment near Nichols Drive is showing signs of a stroke, including numbness, inability to get out of bed, elevated blood pressure, and changes in speech that started an hour ago. Emergency responders are preparing to access the apartment, possibly by forced entry, to provide assistance.
Audio|Source: Pulaski, Grayson, Floyd and Wythe Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
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1040 is.
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He advised that he's numb,
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unable to get out of bed.
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Elevated blood pressure thinks he may be having a stroke.
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Changes his speech started an hour ago.
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He said that he talked with the rescue member yesterday.
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He's been sick for a couple days.
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He said you'll either have to kick in the front door or you may be able to remove the living room windows.
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See, calm.
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Check on a helicopter in case. This is a stroke. I'll advise here just a few minutes.
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CECOM, Independence Rescue, you need to respond to near Nichols Dr, Apartment A,
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in reference to cardiac,
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CCOM clear, 427.
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Flight.
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Cancel.
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Continue that way. Two board.
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Yeah,
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great.
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One balder is 1030 now now.
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Location mentioned:
Near Nichols Dr a, Independence, VA 24348
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