RCMP in Strathmore are investigating a trio of youth overdoses.

According to police, on Sept. 22 around 9:00 a.m. they responded to a call for assistance from Strathmore EMS.

When they arrived at the residence EMS were working on a male in medical distress.

A 16-year-old male youth was transported by ground ambulance then flown by STARS to hospital in critical condition.

RCMP say investigation revealed the youth had consumed prescription pills.

They also stated that two 15-year-old males had been taken to hospital earlier that same morning under the same circumstances.

The three youth had attended the same house party the night before and RCMP say they believe it is suspected they ingested opioids in pill form.

All three of the teens remain in hospital in critical condition.

Police say this was an isolated incident.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Strathmore RCMP at (403) 934-3535 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

 

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