LUDOWICI, Ga. — A person was reported shot near the Long County Health Department on North Macon Street Monday, Nov. 2, prompting an emergency response complicated by reports that no Long County EMS ambulance was immediately available.
According to initial information provided to News Now Georgia, Long County Fire requested a medical helicopter to respond to the recreation department while firefighters worked to provide lifesaving aid to the injured person.
Long County EMS reportedly did not have an ambulance available for the call at that time. Responders were attempting to secure an ambulance from neighboring Liberty, Wayne or Tattnall counties.
As of 12:12 p.m., Long County firefighters were continuing efforts to save the person’s life while working with limited medical resources and seeking additional emergency medical assistance.
The initial information did not establish why an ambulance was unavailable or whether a neighboring county had confirmed it could send a unit. A request for a medical helicopter does not confirm that the aircraft has landed or that the patient has been transported.
The injured person’s identity and condition have not been confirmed. Details about the circumstances of the shooting were not available in the initial report.
This is a developing story based on preliminary information. Check back for updates as additional details become available.
UPDATE: According to additional information provided to News Now Georgia, Long County EMS has dropped off its previous patient and is now rushing to the scene following an extended response time. An exact response time and the injured person’s condition have not been confirmed.
SECOND UPDATE: According to additional information provided to News Now Georgia, Long County Fire personnel supplied their own backboard but had no medications available. Fire personnel were in the process of rushing the injured man in a truck to the helicopter landing zone when Long County EMS intercepted them.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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