Police investigate as nearly 30 Santa Barbara half-marathon runners fall ill with ‘unusual symptoms’
Summary
Police are investigating after 27 participants in the Santa Barbara Half sought emergency care for unusual symptoms. The hospital said 24 had been treated and discharged by Monday morning, while three were in stable condition; the cause has not been determined.Key Facts
- Santa Barbara police opened an investigation after receiving reports from Cottage Hospital.
- Cottage Health reported 27 emergency visits by race participants in Santa Barbara and Goleta.
- The hospital described the symptoms as similar in some cases but of undetermined cause.
- By Monday morning, 24 patients had been treated and discharged, and three were in stable condition.
- Race organizers said they believe the illnesses may be related to heat or dehydration.
- The race-day high was 88°F (31.1°C).
- More than 4,640 people competed in the half-marathon, which covered about 13 miles.
- The event director said organizers transported 15 people from the medical tent to local hospitals.
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