Emergency Services Respond to Overdose at Encampment in Cobourg

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Seven emergency vehicles including police, fire and paramedics responded to the encampment in the east end of Cobourg for a overdose on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Emergency services responded at approximately 2:30 p.m. to the overdose.

The person was apparently vital signs absent (VSA) but walked to the ambulance to be taken to Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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