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medical emergency Pennines
Burscough towpath
A 70-year-old male experiencing a stroke was located on a remote towpath near Burscough and was unable to move. The rescue team was requested to assist with extrication, but was stood down when the patient managed to walk to the ambulance before team members arrived on scene.
Outcome: patient walked to ambulance unassisted
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