The Rise of the Medical Emergency Pt. 121 Three High School Football Players Die After Collapsing on Campus

Two middle school students die after collapsing on campus. A 4th grade girl dies after collapsing during recess.

A baby is airlifted from a water park. A Mom drives her children into a pond. A firefighter dies on duty. Drivers fly off the road. The Grim Reaper takes 4 out of the prison system. The baffled blame energy drinks for the heart attacks. A school bus driver passes out on the road and the students save the day. Shows are halted, trams are halted, the Olympics closing ceremony is halted. The stricken are airlifted, roads are closed, and a hiker is rescued. It’s TROME.

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TROME Pt. 121, Aug. 11th - Aug 16th, 2024 Reports

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Semaj Wilkins, RIP

#1 14-year-old dies after collapsing during football practice
Source: wsaz.com

‘NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - A high school football player in Alabama died Tuesday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency at football practice during drills.

He was identified as 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins, a varsity player and a freshman at New Brockton High School, according to Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham.

Semaj was taken to Medical Center Enterprise by Enterprise Rescue, where he died.’

‘Coffee County Schools Superintendent Kelly Cobb said the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s office are investigating the death, and the school district is fully cooperating with the agencies.’

‘The type of drill the 9th grader was involved in and his prior medical history were not immediately made public.’

#2 Franklin High School student dies after medical emergency at football practice
Source: wbaltv.com

‘REISTERSTOWN, Md. — A Franklin High School student has died after experiencing a medical emergency at football practice Wednesday morning.’

‘The Baltimore County Fire Department reported on Wednesday that around crews were called 9:15 a.m. for a child experiencing a medical emergency on the school's football field.’

‘Officials said rescue crews found the child in critical condition with an unspecified person performing life-saving procedures. The student was taken to a hospital in critical condition.’

#3 Shawnee Mission Northwest football player dies following off-season conditioning
Source: kmbc.com

‘SHAWNEE, Kan. — A football player from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School died following a medical emergency that occurred after off-season conditioning on Wednesday.’

‘The student passed away on Friday.’

#4 Dutchtown Middle student dies after medical emergency
Source: brproud.com

‘BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A student in Ascension Parish has passed away after a medical emergency at school.’

‘According to a spokesperson with Ascension Parish Schools, a student at Dutchtown Middle School was taken to a local hospital after having a medical emergency.’

‘No further details regarding the incident or the identity of the student were released.’

#5 Marshall Middle School student dies after suffering medical emergency on campus, HISD says
Source: abc13.com

‘HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A student who suffered a medical emergency at Marshall Middle School on Wednesday has died, ABC13 has learned.’

‘Houston ISD said the incident happened in front of other students and staff members who tried to help.’

‘The student was taken to a hospital, but HISD confirmed the student had died a day later.’

‘It's still not immediately clear what caused the child's death.’

In another article, the child’s father describes what happened:

‘Alexis Payton told KHOU 11 on Thursday that he rushed to the school after they called and said his 14-year-old son had collapsed in the gym.

"They said he had a seizure and then they said he got, they got him up, he was alert. And then by the time I got here, he had another seizure and that was it," Payton told us. "It’s been horrible. It’s been horrible, losing my son is horrible."’

#6 ‘Pinkies Up 4 Lucy’: Henderson rallies behind family of 4th grader who died after collapsing at recess
Source: fox56news.com

‘HENDERSON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Henderson County community is decked out in pink in honor of a fourth-grade girl who tragically passed away after collapsing during recess.’

‘On Aug. 7, 9-year-old Lucy Nash returned to Clairo Elementary School alongside her sisters and friends. However, that day during recess, Lucy experienced a cardiac event and collapsed on the playground, according to a GoFundMe.’

A 9-year-old dead from a heart attack. My god.

‘She was rushed to an area hospital before being flown to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Her father, Ryan Nash, said in a public update on Facebook, that officers closed down two highways as first responders worked to save her.’

‘But according to her family, Lucy never woke up.’

They declared her brain dead, it sounds like.

‘Her family said on Tuesday that although Lucy’s battle was over, they knew “all she ever wanted to do was good” and her organs were being prepared for donation.’

#7 Baby airlifted to hospital after medical emergency at Raging Waters park
Source: abc7.com

‘SAN DIMAS, Calif. (KABC) -- First responders were able to help save a baby from a medical emergency at Raging Waters park on Tuesday.’

‘Authorities were called to the water park in San Dimas for a report of a baby not breathing around 1:15 p.m.’

‘Sheriff's deputies raced the baby to a nearby fire station to be flown to a hospital. At the fire station, paramedics were able to report the child, whose exact age and gender were not disclosed, was breathing again.’

#8 VIDEO: ‘Courageous’ cop rescues mom from submerged vehicle after medical emergency
Source: wfla.com

‘WEST ORANGE, Texas (AP) — A newly released video shows an officer in southeast Texas making a dramatic water rescue of a woman whose vehicle was almost completely submerged in a pond.’

‘On July 24, the child said his mother, Jonquetta Winbush, suffered a seizure, passed out, and put her foot on the gas pedal, plunging her vehicle into the water.’

‘West Orange Assistant Police Chief Jessie Romero says Winbush’s two children, ages 12 and 16, managed to get out of the car.’

‘Her son flagged down a nearby officer, who joined two construction workers to pull the woman from the car and take her to a nearby hospital.’

‘After three weeks in ICU, the mom is “breathing on her own”. Romero says she is expected to make a complete recovery.’

#9 New Bedford firefighter dies while on duty
Source: turnto10.com

‘(WJAR) — New Bedford Fire Department announced Thursday that a firefighter has died while on duty.’

‘The 45-year-old firefighter completed the New Bedford Firefighting Academy in 2006 and was recognized multiple times for his commitment to the job, according to Kruger.’

Died on duty.

Autopsy.

#10 Man possibly had medical emergency before fatal crash in Evendale, police chief says
Source: fox19.com

‘EVENDALE, Ohio (WXIX) - A man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash occurred near Interstate 75 Monday afternoon, Evendale police confirmed.’

‘A press release from Evendale Police Chief Tim Holloway says Walker was driving westbound on Glendale Milford Road near I-75 when [he] hit several vehicles traveling in the same direction. He later crossed over the double yellow line and struck a semi that was traveling eastbound.’

‘When emergency crews arrived, Walker was unconscious and unresponsive, Chief Holloway said. He was transported to Bethesda Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.’

‘Evendale police believe Walker may have experienced a medical emergency before the crash happened.’

#11 One person dead after medical emergency leads to crash in Cathedral City
Source: kesq.com

‘A 48-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Cathedral City.’

‘Police said they believe the crash happened when the driver of one of the vehicle suffered a medical emergency before the crash. The driver drifted from the eastbound lanes to the westbound, crashing into two vehicles.’

‘The coroner identified the person who died as William Cabellos Morales, 48, of Cathedral City.’

#12 Race driver reportedly suffered medical emergency before deadly crash at Milton raceway
Source: cbs12.com

A race car driver. In a race.

‘MILTON, Fla. (WEAR) — The 33-year-old race car driver suffered a medical emergency prior to Saturday night's fatal crash at Southern Raceway in Milton, according to Florida Highway Patrol.’

‘WEAR News previously reported that driver James Fox, of DeFuniak Springs, died at the hospital after being flown from the track.’

‘According to FHP, the on-scene fire chief stated that Fox had "a medical emergency while racing on the track and crashed into a concrete barrier wall and fence which surrounded the track."’

#13 Norfolk inmate dies at the hospital after ‘medical emergency,’ sheriff’s office says
Source: dailypress.com

‘An inmate housed at the Norfolk City Jail died Saturday after what jail officials called a medical emergency.’

‘According to a release from the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Saleia M. Gregory had been booked into the jail in June. Medical personnel attended to Gregory during the emergency, and she was taken to the hospital, where she later died.’

‘No other details were released. The sheriff’s office said her cause of death is under investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. No foul play is suspected, the sheriff’s office reported.’

#14 Smith County Jail inmate dies at hospital after medical emergency
Source: lhindependent.com

‘A man died at a Tyler hospital after experiencing a medical emergency while incarcerated at the Smith County Jail, officials said.’

‘The Smith County Sheriff’s Office said a code blue medical emergency was promptly activated, and on-site medical personnel responded immediately. Despite their efforts to administer lifesaving procedures, Moore was transported to a local emergency room then admitted to the hospital.’

‘Moore was pronounced dead Monday at approximately 6:57 a.m.’

#15 Harris County jail inmate dies following 'medical emergency'
Source: fox26houston.com

‘According to authorities, 41-year-old Hugo Mota was pronounced dead at St. Joseph Hospital just before 3 p.m.’

‘Officials said Mota suffered a medical emergency in his cell block and was taken by medical personnel to the clinic while life-saving measures were taking place.’

‘The death is under investigation by the Houston Police Department in accordance with state law that requires all jail deaths to be investigated by an outside law enforcement agency.’

‘Smith County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Derrick Choice conducted an inquest at the hospital. Choice has ordered an autopsy, and Moore’s body has been transferred to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas for examination.’

#16 Inmate dies after suffering medical emergency at Clayton County jail, sheriff says
Source: atlantanewsfirst.com

This story, though.

‘ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Clayton County inmate died after suffering medical complications inside the jail, according to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.’

‘Perez Denis Martinez was being held on aggravated animal cruelty charges when he passed out and hit his head on Tuesday. The sheriff’s office said officers also noticed he was refusing to eat.’ [Emphasis added]

‘Martinez passed out and hit his head again on both Thursday and Friday; after the incident on Friday, he was taken to Southern Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s office.’ [Emphasis added]

God dang.

Remember that game Plinko on The Price is Right? I mean…

#17 Medical emergency results in 3-vehicle pileup in Clifton
Source: eacourier.com

‘A medical emergency led to a three-car collision Tuesday morning on Highway 191 in Clifton.’

‘Negrete said a driver experiencing the medical emergency swerved into the oncoming lane, hitting another vehicle head-on. A third vehicle, then rear-ended the second vehicle.’

I’ve noticed these drivers often do that swerve-into-the-oncoming-lane thing.

‘“There were no serious injuries,” Negrete said. “Nobody was flown out.”’

Take a moment to appreciate our advancements in impact zones and airbag technology.

#18 Interim LMPD chief gets into crash, renders first aid to driver having medical emergency
Source: whas11.com

‘LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police's (LMPD) interim chief rendered aid to a driver Monday afternoon after being involved in a wreck.’

‘When officers arrived, they found an unmarked LMPD Tahoe and a pick-up truck had collided. Their initial investigation revealed the driver of the pick-up truck was traveling north on 7th Street and entered the intersection at Algonquin Parkway. ’

‘While driving, police said she had a medical emergency and hit the unmarked police vehicle head-on that was south on 7th Street and waiting to turn onto Algonquin Parkway eastbound.’

See what I’m saying?

‘Authorities said Humphrey rendered aid until EMS arrived to take her to the hospital, where she is expected to survive.’

#19 Toms River Driver, 84, Suffers 'Medical Emergency,' Knocks Down Utility Pole: Police
Source: whas11.com

‘The 84-year-old man was driving at the intersection of Route 70 and Center Street at around 12:16 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, the Lakehurst Police Department said in a news release. He suffered a "medical emergency" and lost control of his vehicle, knocking down a utility pole.’

‘Paramedics brought the man to Community Medical Center for treatment. Police didn't say what his condition was.’

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This disgusts me.

Fallout TROME. Or something.

Caffeine does cause cardiac issues. So does uncontrolled spike production.

#20 ‘My cardiologist believes that these drinks will all be eventually banned’: Woman issues energy drink warning after husband’s shocking medical emergency
Source: dailydot.com

Her husband woke up in the middle of the night having a heart attack, or about to. They got to the hospital first.

‘“In a matter of less than a minute, he was telling the woman, ‘I think I’m gonna go down’ and he was out,” she says. “His heart stopped.” Immediately, the woman and other medical staff tried to revive him and took him to a room.’

‘To make matters worse, they left with no answers. Even after being on a heart monitor for six weeks, there was no answer. However, the cardiologist had an inkling of what the problem was. “It all came down to the fact that they think he was dehydrated and was having too many energy drinks,” Meagan says.’

‘Moreover, others shared about the health issues energy drinks are causing.

“My cardiologist believes that these drinks will all be eventually banned. They’re starting to see as little as 1 a day are causing cardiac issues,” one user said.

“Yup. I know someone who’s in heart failure from energy drinks,” a second commented.’

“Yup.”

Well, we can take solace in the evident fact that this is not a high impact scientific journal reporting these dreadful findings.

‘According to The Washington Post, 12% of people were hospitalized because of energy drinks alone.’

?? That’s a lot of people.

I’ll leave the link up so you can go find out whatever the hell they’re talking about.

I guess I could file this one also under Double Standard TROME. Just as in the rest of the history of US journalism pre-covid, any whiff of evidence of the potential some ailment is caused by some factor or another is touted as rock solid Plymouth stone-level fundamental science in the press for a short time, before being displaced by some other monumental foundation after a week or two. So, in this case, energy drinks it is.

This is harmful content.

There is nothing more normal than drinking energy drinks.

There is nothing less normal than sudden heart attacks in the young.

#21 Woman dies in Charlottetown accident linked to medical emergency
Source: cbc.ca

‘A 78-year-woman died Saturday when the driver of the SUV she was in "suffered a medical emergency" and lost control of the vehicle, Charlottetown police said in a news release Monday.’

‘The SUV was travelling southbound on Riverside Drive in Charlottetown at about 3:30 p.m. Saturday when the driver failed to negotiate a roundabout and collided with a utility pole, police say.’

‘The woman who died at the scene was a passenger in the vehicle. The driver and another passenger were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with undetermined injuries.’

‘Hundreds of customers lost power because of the utility pole that was damaged.’

Daayuuum.

#22 Courageous Aquinas College students steer bus to safety after driver medical emergency
Source: catholicleader.com.au

‘HEROIC quick-thinking by a handful of Aquinas College students prevented a disaster on a regular afternoon bus drop-off last month.’

‘The contracted school bus was carrying 27 students when the driver suffered a medical episode outside the college on July 8.’

‘A handful of students leapt into action and steered the bus to a safe stop, while attending to the wellbeing of the bus driver and the safety of all passengers.’

#23 The Killers praised after halting their Outside Lands gig for a "medical emergency"
Source: radiox.co.uk

‘The Killers paused their set after a member of the audience had a "medical emergency".’

#24 One dead in accident on I-64; truck went down embankment, landed in creek
Source: augustafreepress.com

‘A possible medical emergency may be the cause of an accident on an Interstate 64 ramp in Albemarle County Saturday afternoon.’

‘Oakey E. Shifflett, 83, of Palmyra, was taken to an area hospital following the accident but died from his injuries.’

‘The single-vehicle crash occurred Aug. 10 at 1:15 p.m. on the I-64 eastbound ramp from Richmond Road, according to Virginia State Police.’

‘Shifflett’s 2015 Toyota Tacoma had entered the ramp from eastbound Richmond Road when the vehicle went off the ramp, struck a sign, cross the onramp from westbound Richmond Road and then struck a guard rail. The truck then went down an embankment and landed in a creek.’

Across into the oncoming lane again. Like a deer into the headlights. They also end up in the creek a lot.

#25 Driver taken to hospital after medical emergency on M62
Source: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

‘A spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said: "We received a call at 2.15pm on Thursday afternoon to report a car driver experiencing a medical emergency on the M62 close to Hartshead Moor.’

‘"An ambulance, rapid response vehicle, and team leader were dispatched to the scene and one patient was conveyed to Calderdale Royal Hospital."’

#26 YOUNG DONEGAL MUM ON WAY HOME AFTER MEDICAL EMERGENCY ABROAD
Source: donegaldaily.com

‘A young Donegal mother is finally making her way home after suffering a medical emergency in Spain.’

‘Tracey McGowan, from Ballybofey, was on holiday with her husband Paul and their young children two weeks ago when she became ill.’

‘She was rushed to a local hospital where her condition was stabilised, however, she was not well enough to travel home.’

#27 Akasa Air emergency landing due to medical emergency... - Details
Source: etnownews.com

‘The flight had 172 passengers on board and diverted after a passenger fell seriously ill. Despite immediate attention from the cabin crew and doctor on board the passenger was declared dead by the doctors at the airport.’

#28 Emergency on cruise ship Caribbean Princess near Southampton
Source: dailyecho.co.uk

‘Caribbean Princess came to a stop off the coast of the Isle of Wight at around 6pm on Tuesday after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.’

‘A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "At approximately 6pm on Tuesday 13 August 2024, Lee-On-Solent Coastguard helicopter and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team were sent to extract a casualty from the Caribbean Princess.’

‘"The patient was later transferred to an ambulance."’

‘This incident on board Caribbean Princess comes just a month after a medical emergency on board her sister ship, Regal Princess.’

#29 Gibsonton Man Dies In Polk County I-4 Crash Following Medical Emergency
Source: tampafp.com

‘POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 62-year-old Gibsonton man tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on I-4 near Milepost 26 on Friday, August 9th.’

‘According to Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving a Ford Edge eastbound on I-4 when he experienced a medical emergency. Losing control of the vehicle, it veered off the road, striking a tree before overturning and landing in a water-filled ditch.’

‘The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A 51-year-old Gibsonton woman who was a passenger in the car sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.’

#30 Boomtown 2024: Festival goer died after medical emergency
Source: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

‘A Boomtown festival goer has died at the event, police have said.’

‘An ambulance was called to the site at Matterley Estate in the evening of Saturday, August 10, with the festival goer, a man in his 20s, pronounced dead in the early hours of Sunday, August 11.’

‘The spokesman said that a file is currently being prepared for the coroner and that the man’s next of kin has been notified of the death.’

#31 Shock moment RTE presenters plead for help after medical emergency in Olympic Homecoming crowd as live coverage stopped
Source: thesun.ie

‘The Olympic homecoming ceremony was abruptly stopped over an hour into the ceremony after someone in the crowd fell ill.’

I had no idea.

‘Marty Morrissey called out for medical professionals in the crowd and for medics to attend the scene after someone appeared to be in distress close to the front of the stage.’

‘An estimated 20,000 people have shown up to the homecoming on O'Connell Street with crowds taking over as a sea of green.’

‘The event was paused for almost 10 minutes as cameras cut from the scene and returned to the RTE studio, before coming back once the person was cared for.’

#32 Man taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital after medical emergency at Claremont Pier in Lowestoft
Source: suffolknews.co.uk

‘A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after suffering a medical emergency in a Suffolk town.’

‘East Anglian Air Ambulance, police and HM Coastguard search and rescue teams were called to Claremont Pier in Lowestoft at about 11am on Saturday.’

‘An air ambulance also landed on the beach.’

‘He was then transferred by air to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further treatment.’

#33 Nottingham trams disrupted by medical emergency as several stops closed
Source: nottinghampost.com

‘A medical emergency disrupted tram services across Nottingham as six stops were temporarily closed.’

‘NET says that this afternoon's medical emergency is causing "significant travel disruption." In a full statement on the incident, the tram operator said: "Due to a medical emergency, we have no service between Ruddington Lane and Clifton South.’

‘"NCT Navy Line is accepting our tickets and passes." No further details have been given on the exact nature of the incident.’

#34 Watch: CHP helicopter rescues hiker suffering medical emergency in Solano County
Source: cbsnews.com

‘A hiker in distress in Solano County was rescued by a California Highway Patrol helicopter over the weekend.’

‘The CHP said the hiker suffered some kind of medical emergency on Sunday afternoon while on the Blue Ridge Trail Loop east of Lake Berryessa.’

‘The hiker's condition was not disclosed.’

#35 MEDICAL EMERGENCY | Police release initial findings on man who drove truck into Kalamazoo River
Source: wzzm13.com

‘The incident happened around 12:40 p.m. Thursday afternoon when the driver of the truck hit a power pole, went off the road and onto Washington Street and then into the Kalamazoo River near the Blue Star Highway bridge, Deputy Fire Chief of the Saugatuck Township Fire Department Chris Mantels said.’

‘Austin Waalkes and Maxwell Klemm saw the incident as it was happening and jumped into a boat at a nearby business to help the driver. The two took the boat to the submerging truck and Klemm used a fire extinguisher to break out the back window of the truck to rescue the driver.’ [Emphasis added]

Good thing they know how to drive boats around there.

‘When asked if the situation could have ended differently had it not been for the civilians who jumped in to help, the Douglas Police Chief said, "Absolutely, would have ended tragically." Adding that, "[it's] just amazing that it happened the way it did."’

#36 Coal Chamber Postpone Tour After Frontman Dez Fafara’s Near-Death Medical Emergency
Source: consequence.net

I’ll spare you their picture, but if you saw this band, then you’d say waking up on the average morning is probably a near-death medical emergency for them.

‘Coal Chamber were set to launch a headlining US tour featuring Fear Factory, Twizted, and Black Satellite next week, but the outing has been postponed after frontman Dez Fafara experienced a near-death medical emergency.’

‘Fafara, who had previously battled long COVID, detailed his harrowing medical experience is an open letter to fans […]’

Oh, boy.

‘Saturday morning I woke up and I was coming up my stairs. I saw flashes in my eyes. I passed out and my wife revived me. My vitals were through the roof, and I was sheet white and vomiting, and the whole world was spinning. Anahstasia called 911. I ended up in the back of an ambulance and did nine hours in the ER testing all my vitals including taking X-rays of my heart and lungs. My doctor has advised me to get a cat scan, and until further testing, I am on bedrest and must postpone the Tour. Our agent sprung into action to rebook this tour for March 2025, and until we can figure out what the fuck medically is happening.’

Could be anything.

#37 Man evacuated from cruise ship off Florida coast after cardiac arrest
Source: orlandosentinel.com

‘A medical emergency onboard Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas led to a passenger being evacuated Monday evening at sea off Port Canaveral.’

‘The ship, the second-largest in the world, had left port late Monday afternoon on a four-day cruise to the Bahamas when an emergency involving a passenger was reported.’

‘“The Utopia of the Seas cruise ship is returning to Port Canaveral for a passenger having a cardiac arrest,” the ...’

If it’s important enough to you to find out the rest of the story, then you’ll have to go pay the Orlando Sentinel for access to their fine reporting.

Very fine, I’m sure.

#38 EXCLUSIVE Bruno Mars fans fuming after being locked out of LA's $2billion Intuit Dome on opening night - before he stops show due to medical emergency
Source: dailymail.co.uk

‘[…] concertgoers faced another disruption when Mars was forced to pause the show due to a medical emergency.’

‘In a video obtained by DailyMail.com, Mars can be seen performing with his band before noticing a fan in distress in the crowd.’

‘He points to a floor section located near the front of the stage. He calmly flagged the situation to security over the mic.’

‘'You guys are security, right? Get your a**es in the middle [of the floor], c'mon! Jump over the gate and help them out,' the hitmaker exclaimed.’

Ha ha I selectively edited the article. He was calm with security at first.

‘Mars did not resume the show until the fan was helped.’

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