Health officials have revealed what they say caused a mystery illness for more than two dozen runners in a California half-marathon.
At least 27 participants in Sunday’s Santa Barbara Half Marathon were hospitalized for “unusual symptoms,” according to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The Associated Press reports 24 patients were treated and released, while three remained in the hospital in stable condition.
Cottage Health confirmed it had a “larger than expected number of emergency visits… with similar symptoms of undetermined cause,” prompting a police investigation. The Santa Barbara Police Department said the victims, who had all participated in the 13.1 mile-race, arrived by ambulance, self-transportation or as walk-ins…