Squads 4, 1 & GBAC Respond To A Severe Personal Injury at Pirate's Cove Marina

On Monday, June 10, 2002 at 15:32 hours Moyers Corners Squad 4, Squad 1, and GBAC were dispatched to Pirate's Cove Marina on Horseshoe Island Rd. for a personal injury to a 62 year old male, who had his arms caught in a boat propeller. Dispatch reported that the male was free of the propeller. Squad 4 (FF Newton) had just cleared another alarm and arrived on scene within minutes from dispatch, and initiated patient care. The patient had severe lacerations to both arms, the right being the worst. Squad 1 (FF Pearsall) also arrived on scene shortly after with GBAC. The patient was packaged and transported to Upstate Hospital where the patient went immediately into surgery for five hours. After visiting with the patient on the 11th, he is in very good spirits, and is very greatful for everyone that helped out on the scene. Great job to all involved with this alarm!

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