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Three teens overdose on ‘date rape’ drug Trio intentionally consumed GHB; one critical in hospital Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
Three teens were taken to hospital in serious condition after taking a “date rape” drug, gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), on Sunday night in Abbotsford. Const. Ian MacDonald said Abbotsford Police were called around 6:45 p.m. by a
fourth person, who apparently had not taken the drug, after the three teens began vomiting and convulsing. The group had taken GHB about 45 minutes prior to the call, MacDonald said. They were all in Mill Lake Park at the time. When police and BC Ambulance arrived, they found that a 19-year-old man and
15-year-old girl were unresponsive and a 17-year-old girl was semi-conscious. The three were taken to hospital, and MacDonald said that at points through the night, the man was in critical condition. He said all three are expected to survive, but the extent of the damage that the drugs Continued on A7
HIT-AND-RUN INJURES THREE A3 Driver of van sought in hit-and-run that sent pedestrians to hospital
PRODUCE STAND FIRE A5 Fiery blaze destroys Wisbey Veggies after first business day of the season
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS A10 Two events planned for July 1 in Abbotsford to celebrate nation’s 148th birthday
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Declan feeds this Sulcata tortoise, which can live up to 100 years, during the Kids’ Loonie Carnival at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre on Saturday. The tortoise was visiting with Mike the Reptile Guy, a local animal rescue centre. The event also included a bouncy castle, face painting, carnival games and more to raise money for the JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News Matthew’s House respite facility for children with complex health care needs.
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