Elderly man suffers fall and possible broken rib, Medford OR


An 80-year-old man fell near Mira Mar Ave between Malama Way and Skyline Drive. He injured his ribs, possibly breaking one, and is in significant pain. He is responding normally and no fire response was required.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Code 1[1], fall, near Mira Mar Ave.
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7-7. 7-7.
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C.R 177, you're responding in code 1 for a fall near Mira Mar Ave.
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Number (number withheld).
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This is between Malama Way and Skyline Drive for an 80-year-old male who fell yesterday on a tray and lawn chair and hurt his ribs with a ground level fall.
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He's responding normally.
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Patient has a possible broken rib and is in a lot of pain.
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No further patient detail, no fire.
Police codes explained
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Code 1: Non-emergency response; proceed without using lights or sirens.
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Location mentioned:
Near Mira Mar Ave, Medford, OR 97504
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