18-year-old male unresponsive after vape pen use, Indian Trail NC


Emergency responders are assisting an 18-year-old male who is conscious and breathing but cannot speak. He is lying in bed and not fully alert. He reportedly used a vape pen last night. Law enforcement is also responding due to possible drug involvement.
Audio|Source: Union County and North Carolina State Fire
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Transcript:
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41 first responders, engine 41, responding to a sick patient with EMS near Thorndale Rd, cross street near Dunar Ct.
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operate on Bravo, B Bravo.
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Engine 41 is responding.
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Then for engine 41, I'll show you en route.
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Med 12, are you on, brother?
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Yes, sir, sure, SunRout.
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Ten four, I'll show you en route.
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Bed 112, Engine 41, en route to the sick patient near Thorndale Rd.
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It's going to be in the Sheridan neighborhood, cross street of Dunar Ct.
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Patient is an 18-year-old male, conscious and breathing.
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He's not speaking.
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He's laying in bed and looking up.
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He's not completely alert.
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They were advising he used a vape pen last night and has been there ever since.
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They're unsure exactly why he's unable to speak.
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We do have law enforcement checking en route as well for possible scheduled drug use.
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Kat is recommending a Code 3[1] response code 3.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 3: Respond emergent with lights and sirens
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Location mentioned:
Near Thorndale Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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