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Photo of the Week: Special ops

Members of the Medic (Mecklenburg EMS Agency) Special Operations Team deploy to help anyone in need during protest events

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Mecklenburg EMS Agency

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During the recent riots after the death of George Floyd, Medic (Mecklenburg EMS Agency), in Charlotte, North Carolina, shared this photo with social media followers with the following caption:

Here are 3 members of our Special Operation Medic team. These individuals have over 100 cardiac arrest saves. They are currently working to help ANYONE that needs medical attention during protest events. #medic911 #MedicStrong

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Photo/Courtesy Medic

Mecklenburg EMS Agency

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