Virginia lifeguards hospitalized: Heat emergencies strike state park

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Two lifeguards were hospitalized after experiencing heat-related medical emergencies while working at Pocahontas State Park during extreme temperatures.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) reported that three lifeguards experienced heat-related medical issues on Friday when the heat index reached 105 degrees.

The incidents occurred at the park’s swimming pool, where lifeguard services are contracted through SwimMetro…

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