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Elderly Women Rescued From Remote Kentucky Hot Tub After Hyperthermia Scare

Rescuers say the case underscores hot-tub time limits for older users.

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Overview

  • A group of friends in their 80s ran into trouble Wednesday night at a vacation cabin near Campton in Wolfe County, Kentucky.
  • Two women became hyperthermic and unresponsive after being unable to climb out of the hot tub due to preexisting conditions.
  • A companion reentered the tub to keep their heads above water while another called 911, according to the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team.
  • Cabin caretakers, the search-and-rescue team, and the sheriff's office responded as EMS could not arrive immediately, and cold-water immersion with a shower, ice, and a hose restored consciousness in about 20–30 minutes.
  • Both patients were transported to a local hospital for observation, and officials later urged users to limit soak times and ensure they can exit tubs independently.