'Illicit' version of fentanyl linked to deadly New Mexico incident that sickened first responders
A mystery substance that hospitalized over a dozen first responders in New Mexico has been identified as fentanyl after three people died at the scene.
TL;DR
- First responders in New Mexico were hospitalized after exposure to a mystery substance.
- The substance was identified as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and para-fluorofentanyl.
- Three people died at the scene of a suspected overdose incident, and a fourth survived.
- Twenty-five people were exposed, with 20 hospitalized and two remaining in serious condition.
- Two of the deceased were identified as Micah Rascon, 51, and Georgia Rascon, 49.
- First responders reported symptoms including nausea and dizziness.