Heatstroke Cases Continue at Jamboree Amid Heatwave... 22 More Patients Reported

Over 400 People Report Symptoms Yesterday

Total of 72 Cases Since the 29th

Following the monsoon, a sudden heatwave continued, resulting in a series of heat-related illness cases at the Saemangeum World Jamboree site. This is due to the high daytime sunlight exposure in the open land reclaimed from the sea.

The organizing committee emphasized the Scout spirit and expressed confidence in overcoming the situation, but the severity of the heatwave was significant.

On the 2nd, multiple heat illness cases occurred at the Saemangeum World Jamboree site. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 22 people were urgently transported and received medical treatment. The photo shows the Saemangeum World Jamboree event site.
[Photo by Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters]

According to the Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters on the 2nd, 22 people complaining of high fever and headaches received medical treatment at nearby hospitals between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. today.

Since camping began at the Jamboree site on the 29th of last month, a total of 72 people have been transported and treated for heat-related illnesses.

On the 1st, about 400 participants reported symptoms of heat-related illnesses and visited the medical facilities at the Jamboree site. Additionally, 807 patients with minor injuries such as insect bites were recorded.

Although the organizing committee created a tunnel covered with vines along 7.4 km and installed internal mist spraying facilities to prepare for the heatwave, these measures were insufficient to reduce the heat.

A Scout official stated, "Camping and outdoor activities in open land during summer are challenging even for adult men," adding, "It is urgent to prepare rest areas and programs where heat-affected youth can recover their strength."

Meanwhile, as of the 1st, the organizing committee reported that 24,674 people from 125 countries have enrolled. Once all countries complete enrollment sequentially by the 3rd, over 40,000 people will compete in the event amid the heatwave.

Accordingly, the organizing committee has taken emergency measures. The number of beds in the Jamboree hospital and clinics within the camping site has been increased from about 50 to 150.

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