Man, 61, injured after falling down stairs, breathing issues, Springdale WA


Medical personnel are attending to a 61-year-old man near Highway 231 who fell down four stairs this morning. He is now experiencing difficulty breathing but did not lose consciousness. There is no known medical condition causing these symptoms. Access to the residence is limited because a bridge is no longer present, and responders must enter from the side.
Audio|Source: Inland Northwest Fire and Sheriff - Multiple Counties
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Station 7, Station 2, the officer in Deer Park ambulance response near Highway 231. For an adult male who fell down to stairs earlier this morning, he is now having difficulty reading 1922.
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Station 7, Station 2, duty officer in Deer Park, Abilence, Respond, near Highway 231 for an adult male who fell down four steps earlier this morning. He is now having difficulty breathing 1923.
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South Fire.
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Staten route.
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You'll be responding near Highway 231 for a 61-year-old male who fell down four stairs earlier this morning.
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He's now having some difficulty breathing.
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He did not lose consciousness.
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We also advised he doesn't have any medical issues that would be causing the difficulty.
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They also advised that there used to be a bridge there at the residence is no longer there and you'll have to come in through the side.
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Two is responding, copies short.
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