Nearly 20 runners hospitalized after Santa Barbara half marathon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 11:46 · Archive

Nearly 20 runners were hospitalized with unusual symptoms following Sunday's Santa Barbara half marathon.

Police have launched an investigation into 'suspicious circumstances' after nearly 20 runners were hospitalized following Sunday's Santa Barbara half marathon. Cottage Health confirmed that 19 patients arrived at their emergency departments on Sunday morning, all suffering from similar symptoms of an undetermined cause. Runners arrived at hospital both on their own and via ambulance.

The half marathon began at 7am on Cabrillo Boulevard and continued until 11am, with more than 7,500 participants. Race organizers told CBS LA that their medical reports pointed toward heat or typical marathon exhaustion as possible causes. However, hospital officials are still actively investigating the medical mystery. Police said there is no specific action recommended for the public at this time, though participants who feel unwell should seek medical attention.

How it is being reported

• At least 19 runners rushed to hospital with ‘unusual symptoms’ at California half marathon as rumors swirl over causeTemperatures in Santa Barbara reached 86 degrees on Sunday, and Monico said hospitalizations are not unusual during races, particularly when temperatures are high.New York Post · 9 Nov, 14:56
• Cops launch probe after more than a dozen Santa Barbara half marathon runners hospitalized with 'unusual symptoms'Police noted that the precise cause of the widespread illness has not yet been confirmed, with runners arriving at the hospital both on their own and via ambulance.Daily Mail Sport · 9 Nov, 05:36

In this story: Santa Barbara Police Department · Cottage Health · Santa Barbara · Cabrillo Boulevard

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