On Monday, Oct. 10, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reported that the office was dispatched to 13528 Road 4-M near Pandora due to an “unknown medical condition.”
Pandora EMS, the Pandora Fire Department and Putnam County EMS also assisted at the scene.
As deputies arrived at the scene, they found Frank Paul Taschler, 87, had suffered third degree burns over approximately 45 to 50 percent of his body.
According to the report: "Taschler was confined to an electric scooter and was outside burning paper when his pants were ignited by the open flame. Taschler was unable to get back to the home due to his scooter becoming stuck in loose dirt."
It continued: "Taschler’s wife, who is also partially disabled, went outside to hear her husband calling for help, and he reportedly told her to call an ambulance. It is estimated that Taschler had been suffering from the burn injuries for approximately one hour before his wife was able to call for help.
The department reported that Taschler was flown from the scene by LifeFlight to Toledo for treatment.
Sgt. Mark Brecht at the sheriff’s office said Taschler was conscious and alert when deputies arrived at the scene.
