Overview

• The emergency occurred at an isolated rental in Red River Gorge where two guests lost consciousness from hyperthermia after remaining too long in a hot whirlpool.
• Companions kept the victims’ heads above water as another called for help, and a cabin attendant pulled them from the tub before professional responders arrived.
• With EMS initially unavailable, local police and volunteers assisted, then paramedics provided resuscitation and rapid cooling with cold water and ice.
• One woman was in critical condition and the other only partially responsive, yet both showed improvement within about 20–30 minutes and were taken to a hospital.
• Officials report the pair have since been discharged, and they reiterated CPSC guidance to keep water at 40°C or below with 15–30 minute limits, particularly for people with health limitations.