76-year-old Sandra Earle, experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath, waited 30 minutes for an ambulance in Sidney, BC, but was told none were available, requiring bystanders'
Sandra Earle, 76, called 911 in Sidney, BC, after experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. Despite being told an ambulance was on the way, she waited 30 minutes without assistance and was later informed that no ambulances were available. Bystanders flagged down a passing ambulance, which took her to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a large saddle pulmonary embolism. Earle is now receiving treatment and has raised concerns about the emergency response system.
September 07, 2024
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