Connecticut
Nantucket Triathlon participant dies after pulled from water
A Nantucket Triathlon participant died on Saturday morning after they were pulled unresponsive from the water at Jetties Beach, according to the Nantucket Fire Department.
The person was visiting from Connecticut. Their name, gender, and age had not been released as of Sunday.
The event requires a 600-yard swim, a 13.5-mile bike ride and a run of 3.4 miles.
Firefighters responded to the beach when lifeguards called for help at 7:01 a.m. The swimmer was brought to shore by lifeguards at 7:05 a.m. and advanced lifesaving interventions began two minutes later, according to the fire department.
The patient was stabilized and taken by a lifeguard ATV to an ambulance waiting in the parking lot, which then brought the person to Nantucket Cottage Hospital for further medical treatment.
The person was pronounced dead at 8:05 a.m.
“The Nantucket Fire Department is profoundly grateful for the lifeguards’ quick actions and heroic efforts. Their prompt response and coordinated efforts allowed the patient to be treated and transported to the hospital efficiently,” reads the release from the fire department.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) is alerting residents on Friday about a recall of Darice Timeless Minis decorative toys that were found to contain lead levels that violate the federal paint ban.
The CTDPH is urging residents to stop using the decorative toy products immediately. The recall applies to the red wagons, watering cans, and chairs, all of which pose a risk for lead poisoning, according to CTDPH officials.
The CTDPH said residents who have one of the recalled products should:
- Stop using the product immediately and dispose of it
- Contact your child’s healthcare provider to discuss whether lead testing is
- appropriate
- Report any injuries or illnesses associated with these products to the CPSC
“Lead poisoning is entirely preventable, and no level of lead exposure is safe for children,” Commissioner Manisha Juthani, M.D., said in a written statement. “We are asking every parent, caregiver, childcare provider, and healthcare professional in Connecticut to take this recall seriously. If you have these products in your home, stop using them immediately and throw them away. If you have any concern that your child may have been exposed, please contact your
healthcare provider and ask about lead testing. Acting quickly makes all the difference.”
The recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Looking for a free way to stay cool this summer in Connecticut?
Parks, recreation centers and beaches across the state are opening as temperatures continue to climb.
See News 8’s developing list below:
New Haven
- Foote Park in Brandford
- East Haven Town Beach
- Quasy Amusement Park in Middlebury
- Lighthouse Point Park
- Nolan Athletic Complex in Ansonia
- Villano Park in Hamden
Hartford
- Verplanck Elementary School in Manchester
- Nathan Hale in Beach in Manchester
- A.W. Stanley Park Pool in New Britain
- Willow Brook Park Pool in New Britain
- Chesley Park in New Britain
- Willow Street Park in New Britain
- Beachland Park in West Hartford
- Fernridge Park in West Hartford
- Kennedy Park in West Hartford
Middlesex
- Watrous Park in Cromwell
- Clinton Town Beach
- Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown
New London
- The Dinosaur Place in Montville
Windham
- Paderewski Park in Plainville
Splash pad locations operate at different times. Contact each location for specifics on parking, opening times and residency requirements.
Have a splash pad to add to our list? Email webproducer-wtnh@nexstar.tv
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Connecticut
Experts issue pet safety reminders during stretches of high heat, humidity in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As high heat and humidity stretch across Connecticut for the next couple of days, experts are warning pet owners that this weather can be tough on their furry friends.
Old Lyme Veterinary Hospital chief surgeon Dr. Cornelius Marrinan joined News 8 live with some safety reminders on Thursday.
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