Four kids sent to hospital after taking CBD gummies at Rhode Island summer camp

COVENTRY, R.I. (WWLP) – Four children were taken to the hospital Thursday after they allegedly consumed CBD gummies at a summer camp in Coventry, Rhode Island.

Western Coventry Fire Captain Robert Mann said first responders were called to Camp Westwood YMCA around 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, Mann said the children were ‘very sick and vomiting.’

The children were between the ages of 12 and 15. One of the four kids who took the gummies had brought them to the camp. Rhode Island Police are working to determine if there is a criminal investigation.

According to WPRI, the camper gave the gummies to other campers in the bathroom since counselors couldn’t be with them in the stalls. A counselor didn’t learn of the incident until after the children came out of the bathroom and said they believed they ate gummies with CBD.

The R.I. Department of Health says that if a child consumes gummies or any other cannabis product to:

• Immediately call a health care professional or poison control (1-800-222-1222)
• Call 911 if there are signs of serious distress such as difficulty breathing or unconsciousness
• Watch for these symptoms:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of coordination
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive sleepiness
• Find the wrapper of the product that was consumed