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Students hospitalized after school illness outbreak
Twenty-two students hospitalized after sudden illness at Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
In brief
Twenty-two students hospitalized after sudden illness at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. Twenty-two students hospitalized after sudden illness at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Students hospitalized
Twenty-two students were hospitalized after suddenly becoming ill at Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
Symptoms reported
Students experienced nausea, headache, and fainting as they were transported to a nearby hospital.
Initial investigation
School officials initially found no gas leak or environmental hazard but noted multiple candy wrappers testing positive for THC.
Sewer gas identified
A new email on Tuesday indicated sewer gas intrusion from a dried-out P-trap in the chemistry lab.
Corrective measures
School officials restored the water seal to prevent further sewer gas intrusion after testing the P-trap multiple times.
Ongoing investigation
School officials confirmed their investigation remains ongoing despite findings and thanked families for patience.
The headline
Twenty-two students hospitalized after sudden illness at Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
