The Lake County Sheriff says eight girls at a summer camp went to the hospital after sharing a sports drink spiked with Acetone.
None of the girls are showing symptoms after drinking a small amount of the substance but doctors examined them just to be safe. The sheriff says the girls were approximately 12-Years-Old.
The girls consumed the drink sometime Monday night at the Tall Oaks Youth Camp near Baldwin. Deputies were called to the camp Tuesday morning.
The sheriff says there was some kind of disagreement between two of the campers and one placed an Acetone based substance in the sports drink that was later shared. Acetone is an ingredient often found in products like nail polish remover, however it is not clear where the substance came from. Consuming large quantities would result in symptoms similar to drinking alcohol.
The department will send their report to the prosecutor's office for review. The camp declined to comment.
Sheriff Hilts commended the camp for how it handled the situation and for responding quickly.
9 and 10's Kyle Mitchell and photojournalist Jacob Johnson have more on the story.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:15:04 GMT
Dozens of dogs seized from what's being called a puppy mill in northern Michigan are one step closer to finding permanent homes. The dogs were removed by the Missaukee County Sheriffs Office, Roscommon
Dozens of dogs seized from what's being called a puppy mill in northern Michigan are one step closer to finding permanent homes.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:49:29 GMT
A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
Friday, May 24 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:41:47 GMT
Police are looking for whoever stole nearly 40 bronze grave markers in the Hersey Cemetery in Osceola county, just days before Memorial Day. Village workers noticed the markers missing earlier this week
Police are looking for whoever stole nearly 40 bronze grave markers in the Hersey Cemetery in Osceola county, just days before Memorial Day. Village workers noticed the markers missing earlier this week
Friday, May 24 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:12:16 GMT
It's not only families who will be hitting the road this holiday weekend. Police say they will have a heavy presence on the roads as well, and will be keeping an eye out so things remain safe. 9 & 10's
It's not only families who will be hitting the road this holiday weekend. Police say they will have a heavy presence on the roads as well, and will be keeping an eye out so things remain safe. 9 & 10's
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:07 GMT
9&10 News dug deeper into a puppy mill case out of Missaukee County today. When it comes to the dog's living conditions, the man accused will not be facing any jail time because it's a civil case and
9&10 News dug deeper into a puppy mill case out of Missaukee County today. When it comes to the dog's living conditions, the man accused will not be facing any jail time because it's a civil case and
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("RDS") (NYSE: RDS.A) (NYSE: RDS.B) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the first quarter interim dividend of 2013, which was announced on May 2nd, 2013 at $0.45 per A...
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("RDS") (NYSE: RDS.A) (NYSE: RDS.B) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the first quarter interim dividend of 2013, which was announced on May 2nd, 2013 at $0.45 per A...
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:33:54 GMT
ALPENA COUNTY: - Alpena: Memorial Service starts at 9:00 a.m., May 27th at the courthouse, and afterwards a parade down 9th Street, and then a ceremony at Little Flanders Field. -Alpena: Dedication
ALPENA COUNTY: - Alpena: Memorial Service starts at 9:00 a.m., May 27th at the courthouse, and afterwards a parade down 9th Street, and then a ceremony at Little Flanders Field. -Alpena: Dedication
One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott headed to a friend's house. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls planned to party.
One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott walked up the driveway of a classmate's home alongside other teenagers. She'd told her parents she was spending the night with a friend. The friend claimed...
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