Three dead and 18 first responders sickened by apparent fentanyl exposure in New Mexico
Summary
Three people died and 18 emergency responders got sick after being exposed to fentanyl at a home in Mountainair, New Mexico. Officials said the deaths involved fentanyl and other drugs, and responders showed symptoms like nausea and dizziness after entering the house.Key Facts
- Four people were found unconscious at the home; three later died.
- Eighteen first responders became sick after exposure and were hospitalized.
- Drugs found included fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl (P4 fentanyl), and methamphetamine.
- The two identified victims were Mika Rascon (51) and Georgia Rascon (49).
- Responders wore protective gear but were initially warned the cause might be a gas leak.
- No charges have been filed, and police do not believe drugs were being made at the home.
- Authorities stressed the dangers fentanyl poses due to very small amounts causing harm.
- New Mexico is a key state used to move fentanyl to other parts of the U.S.
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