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Man loses fingertips to crossbow string in injuryScotts Bluff County NE

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Scotts Bluff County, NE

A 42-year-old man had the tips of his fingers ripped off by a crossbow string. The bleeding was severe but has been controlled. He feels faint and is being taken for medical care.

Audio|Source: Scotts Bluff County Public Safety
03:5
Transcript:
00:00
Do you know if bleeding's controlled at this time?
00:05
They advise that they got the bleeding control at this time.
00:08
From what we're understanding, the string of a crossbow had ripped the tip of the male's fingers off. It's going to be a 42-year-old male.
00:18
Copy that, thank you.
00:26
825, 829.
00:28
Go ahead.
00:31
We already have Unit 3 in route and I'm going up to get blood.
00:35
We've been in route.
00:37
We've been in route. We're pretty much almost to them, so let me show up with blood if you need.
00:44
Copy.
00:51
809, you know, blood bank is aware, they'll have it ready for you.
01:01
Central, regional two.
01:05
Regional two, go ahead.
01:08
Additional information, we're being advised this 42-year-old male is feeling like he's about to pass out.
01:15
Copy that, thank you.
01:21
6-8-1 north front.
01:25
Go ahead, 6-8-1. 10-4-1.
01:30
0-800.
01:36
Central to regional too.
01:39
Regional 2, go ahead.
01:44
Be advised 985, Banner County Deputy.
01:47
He's going to be out with that vehicle in the hilltop cafe parking lot.
01:52
It's 104, we're about the climate top of State Hill.
01:56
We're about a mile out from there,
01:59
from the bottom of it.
02:01
So, the County Review and Kirkland County County Deputy and I lease anyone.
02:09
Ten-four. Banner 99 is also almost on scene as well.
02:14
Ten-four.
02:23
Regional two, central.
02:28
Regional 2.
02:30
Would you also advise 985 that we have, or we're going to have blood in route coming from Scotts Club?
02:41
104, we'll advise.
02:48
Central to Regional 2.
02:52
Regional 2.
02:53
Regional 2, go ahead.
02:57
We're being advised by 985 that regional less units can cancel their response, they're going to be transporting the patient.
03:04
Cod it up, we'll cancel.

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