Heat-Related Incident at Connecticut National Guard TrainingHeat-Related Incident at Connecticut National Guard Training In Niantic, Connecticut, three National Guard officer candidates were hospitalized for heat-related effects during a training exercise. Five candidates reported feeling unwell during a march held at Camp Nett. Three were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Two of the hospitalized candidates were released after being assessed and are now back in training. The third candidate remains in the hospital for further observation. The incident highlights the importance of proper precautions and hydration in hot weather during demanding physical activities, especially for individuals in rigorous training programs. The National Guard is monitoring the situation and ensuring the well-being of its candidates.
NIANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Three Connecticut National Guard candidates were taken to a hospital for evaluation after “feeling the physical effects of the heat,” the National Guard said.
Members of the Connecticut National Guard Officer Candidate School held a march at Camp Nett in Niantic on Tuesday when five candidates reported being affected by the heat.
Of the three who were taken to the hospital for evaluation, two have since been released and are back in training. The third has been admitted for further evaluation.
