First-responders tended to at least 17 people at the L.A. Marathon on Sunday, March 17, including one “life threatening” case that needed “immediate” medical care, according to authorities.
Of the 17, seven others were deemed to have a non-life-threatening issue in which care could be delayed, and another nine had a minor injury or illness, which officials deemed “walking wounded,” according to UnifiedLA, the joint-command information center in which multiple local agencies contribute.
The update was at 2 p.m., so about 15% of the 25,000-strong race had not yet reached the finish line, according to authorities.
Conditions were considered ripe for the 26.2-mile journey, rising to close 70 degrees through the day.
Last year, a total of 10 folks needed care, including one for a life-threatening issue, two for non-life-threatening and seven in the “walking wounded” category.
The counts include only participants who have received complete medical assessments by first responders.
There are plenty who might get quick support for a cramp or tight muscle and keep moving.
There were 10 medical stations on the course, at every mile beginning at Mile 6 in addition to Medical at the Finish Line and inside the Finish Festival.
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