Anonymous ID: 6bbad1 June 21, 2018, 11:10 p.m. No.1858268   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>8285 >>8363

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At least two dozen kids fall ill at Florida summer camp, transported to hospital

 

Authorities in Florida transported at least 33 children along with three adults to local hospitals Thursday after they suddenly fell ill at a summer camp, officials said.

 

Highlands County Fire and Rescue responded around 8 p.m. to what they called a “mass casualty incident” at the Clover Leaf 4H Camp in Lake Placid.

 

Highlands County Fire & EMS crews are working a “mass casualty incident” at the Clover Leaf 4H camp in Lake Placid. More than 17 children are being evaluated for illnesses, w/numerous area hospital transport. None appear to be serious – more info to come @FOX13News

— Highlands County Fire and Rescue (@HighlandsFL_FR) June 22, 2018

 

The situation appeared stable as the children and adults were evaluated at area hospitals, with none of the conditions appearing to be serious, fire officials said. The symptoms included nausea, vomiting and headaches.

 

Final update: 33 children and 3 adults transported to 2 area hospitals. No cause determined at this time, investigation turned over to Health Dept. Last EMS units leaving scene

— Highlands County Fire and Rescue (@HighlandsFL_FR) June 22, 2018

 

Highlands County Sheriff’s officials said that while none of the campers appeared critically ill, Health Department officials were called to the scene to determine what sparked the sudden mass illness.

 

As of 11 p.m. Thursday, no cause had been identified or suspected, Highlands County officials said.

 

The camp, which says it promotes life skills through outdoor adventures, has 115 kids in attendance from across Charlotte, Desoto, Sarasota, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade Counties, officials said.

 

Lake Placid is about 153 miles northeast of Miami.

 

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