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Oklahoma Students Hospitalized After Suspected Drink Tampering in Cancun

Two college students experienced severe symptoms and were hospitalized after drinking water at a resort pool bar in Mexico.

  • Both students reported memory loss and physical incapacitation shortly after consuming the drinks.
  • Doctors suspect the water was laced with synthetic fentanyl, causing severe reactions.
  • One student required a $10,000 deposit for treatment and a $26,000 medical evacuation to the US.
  • Family and friends have raised funds to cover medical expenses through a GoFundMe campaign.
  • The incident highlights the potential dangers travelers can face while abroad.
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