Hundreds of Boy Scouts fall ill from heat

[Jon]

Hundreds of Boy Scouts fall ill from heat
Bush visit postponed due to weather

Thursday, July 28, 2005; Posted: 12:58 a.m. EDT (04:58 GMT)

(CNN) -- A Boy Scout National Jamboree already marred by the deaths of four people weathered another blow Wednesday in Virginia when about 300 Scouts and adults suffered symptoms resulting from the 100-degree afternoon heat, a spokesman for the organization said.

Thousands of Scouts had gathered in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, for the opening ceremonies, which were canceled because of "heat-related health concerns" and the threat of severe thunderstorms.

The heavy rain, accompanied by lightning, also forced President Bush to postpone his planned speech to the Jamboree, which was rescheduled for Thursday evening, the White House said.


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[Chimpie]

I'm just not sure what to say about that. :blink:

 

[Jon]

they had some pretty cool pictures of the US Army Firefighters providing the best thing..... SHOWERS!!!! (lots of these guys forget what soap is when mommy isn't there to remind them.....I know... I worked at a scout camp )

So it cooled them off, and maybe they smelled a little better.....


Sounds like they had 300+ pts., a bunch were treated onsite in the tents, a bunch were transported, treated and released, and a few might be admitted, but not for long... no heat stroke..... YAY.....

Oh, and I sh*t you not.... they have the PA system going all day...."drink water, wear a hat, wear sunscreen, it is hot.... Drink water, wear a hat......"

Jon