Medical Call for Stroke Symptoms in Westmore Cancelled, Service Not Needed

This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.

At approximately 5:36 PM, Newport Ambulance was dispatched to 2057 Vermont Route 5A in Westmore for an 83-year-old male experiencing stroke-like symptoms, including slurred speech and weakness. The patient also has a history of a pacemaker, according to first responders. However, at approximately 6:02 PM, emergency crews reported that service was not needed and cleared the scene. The call was cancelled, and no further details are available.

Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain). Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.