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Two patients with breathing problems at Helm Shortcut Road, Union County NC

Medical Emergency

Reported: 10/24/2025 10:16 PM

Lucy Short Cut Rd, North Carolina 28103

Two patients are experiencing breathing difficulties near Helm Shortcut Road in Union County. One patient is a 68-year-old female with decreased alertness and a history of COPD. The second patient is her husband. Emergency responders have been dispatched with a high priority Code 3 response.

Audio|Source: Union County and North Carolina State Fire

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Transcript:

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13 first responders responding with Med 102 to a patient with breathing problems near Helm Shortcut Road near Helm Shortcut Road cross you to Pine Top Drive and Oriole Court operate on Bravo B Bravo

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139 in route 104-139 in route 104-139 in route 104-106 on bravo 104 104 104 106

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All units en route to be patient with breathing problems, correction two patients with breathing problems near Helm Shortcut Road, near Helm Shortcut Road, cross you to Pine Top Drive and Oriole Court.

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First patient is going to be a 68-year-old female.

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Second patient's going to be the patient's husband.

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Both are having difficulty breathing.

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One of them is not completely alert and does have COPD.

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Unknown status for the second patient.

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They do have some pets on scene when you get there, but they are friendly.

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Just so you guys are aware.

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CASS recommending Code 3[1] response, code 3.

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Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

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Code 3: Respond emergent with lights and sirens

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Lucy Short Cut Rd, North Carolina 28103

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