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Students hospitalized after THC candy wrappers found
Ten students hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers discovered near school.
In brief
Ten students hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers discovered near school. Ten students were hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers were found near Pleasure Ridge Park High School, causing physical symptoms including nausea and fainting. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Students hospitalized
Ten students were hospitalized Monday morning after a Kentucky high school building was evacuated due to an environmental concern.
Students evacuated
All other students were safely evacuated to the school’s big gym where staff monitored them for physical symptoms like nausea and fainting.
Fire department confirms
The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District confirmed 10 students were hospitalized with no hazardous conditions found in the building.
THC candy wrappers found
Jefferson County Public Schools reported THC-infused candy wrappers were found in trash cans nearby after students became ill.
District spokesperson explains
District spokesperson Barnard Baker said some companies package THC products to resemble popular candies, making them appealing to children who may not recognize the difference.
Isolated incident
The district stated this was an isolated incident, with no indication of gas leaks or environmental hazards in the building.
What to remember
Ten students were hospitalized after THC-infused candy wrappers were found near Pleasure Ridge Park High School, causing physical symptoms including nausea and fainting.
