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Santa Barbara police investigating "suspicious circumstances" after more than two dozen fall ill at city's half marathon
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Santa Barbara police are investigating "suspicious circumstances" after nearly 30 participants in the city's half marathon sought medical treatment for unusual symptoms following the event.
- Participants either arrived at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on their own or were taken by ambulance, with symptoms yet to be confirmed by authorities.
- Half marathon organizers and hospital officials suggest the illnesses may be related to heat or marathon exhaustion, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
- Cottage Health reported 27 participants were treated, with three still hospitalized in stable condition and the rest discharged after care.
- The race took place Sunday morning from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Sergeant Andre Miller.
