Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call
Summary
First responders in Mountainair, New Mexico, became sick after responding to an overdose call at a house where three people died. Authorities found fentanyl and methamphetamine in the home, and the responders showed symptoms similar to fentanyl exposure, though the investigation is still ongoing.Key Facts
- Three people were found dead inside a house in Mountainair, New Mexico, after an overdose call.
- More than a dozen first responders got sick after going inside the house and were treated at a hospital.
- Fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at the scene.
- Responders showed symptoms such as nausea and dizziness, consistent with fentanyl exposure.
- Fentanyl is absorbed mainly through the eyes, nose, mouth, or when inhaled, not through the skin.
- Two people remain hospitalized, including one found unresponsive in the house.
- Officials did not find signs of drug manufacturing at the home.
- The investigation into the cause of the responders’ illness is ongoing.
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