CRANDON, WI (OnFocus) – On Thursday March 14, 2024 the Forest County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Crandon Elementary School and advised of 2 students and l staff member, that were not in contact with each other, that became ill today with the same type of symptoms and were transported to the hospital. Students were immediately taken outside to reduce any possible further exposure.
The Crandon Fire Department and the Forest County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Crandon School District and began an investigation into the possible cause of these related illnesses. The Crandon Fire Department checked the Elementary School for any harmful gases and they did not locate any. The Forest County Sheriff’s Office deployed both K9’s Atlas and Thunder on class rooms and lockers. The class rooms and lockers were searched with negative results of any contraband or illegal substances being located.
While the building was being checked, one more student and four more staff members became ill on the Middle/High School side of the building. The Crandon Fire Department checked the Middle School and High School for any sign of dangerous gases and they did not locate any. The Crandon Area Rescue Squad has been on scene assisting with transports and two EMS workers have also experienced the same illnesses type symptoms.
Oneida County HAZMAT has been requested to respond to the Crandon School District.
The symptoms to watch for is feeling of lightheadedness, tingling, numbness in extremities, shortness of breath, slurred speech and rapid heartbeat. If you or your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, please seek medical assistance. We will keep you updated when more information becomes available. (Press Release from Forest County Sheriff’s Office)
We welcome your stories! Contact us at [email protected]!
Author: News Desk
This piece was posted by our news team! Contact us or submit stories at [email protected].
