Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“Police in Santa Barbara, California, are investigating after nearly 30 people had to seek medical care at a half-marathon running event held in the city on Sunday. In a statement provided to the BBC’s US partner CBS News, officers said they received a report from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital about race participants who sought medical treatment for ‘unusual symptoms’ after the race ended. ‘The cause of the reported symptoms has not been confirmed,’ the statement added. Cottage Health, which operates the hospital, told CBS it had seen ‘a larger than expected number of emergency visits’ from those who ran the race. ‘There is no specific action recommended for the public at this time; however, participants who feel unwell should seek medical attention and follow guidance from healthcare professionals,’ police said.” (11/10/26)