Eight students hospitalized for dehydration after ROTC field day in Northern Virginia
MANASSAS, Va. - Eight students were hospitalized Friday after suffering from dehydration due to heat during an ROTC field day at a Northern Virginia high school on Friday.
What we know:
It comes as summer-like temperatures returned to the DMV region after several days of mild, fall-like weather.
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First responders were called to Unity Reed High School in Manassas when the students became dehydrated, Prince William County School officials said. Activities were paused immediately, and the school was placed on a short hold as nine students were attended to. Eight were transported to the hospital.
The hold was lifted shortly after. However, the incident delayed dismissal operations, officials said.
In a letter sent to families, Principal Milagros Vélez said the school is in contact with the families of the impacted students.
The heat index on Friday was forecasted to reach 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The Source: Information in this article is from Prince William County School Officials.