Date published: 7/25/2005
At least four adult scout leaders are dead tonight after an electrical incident at the National Scout Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill, said Gregg Shields, national spokesman for the Boy Scouts of America.
Another adult scout leader and a contractor were also injured. They were airlifted from the scene, Shields said.
No youth scouts were seriously injured, Shields said. Injured scouts were treated at the scene.
The incident occurred in subcamp seven between 4:30 and 5 p.m.
Details are still developing tonight.
- Reporting by Melissa Nix, The Free Lance-Star
Date published: 7/25/2005
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I can't imagine how . .
Absolutely tragic. Prayers going out to the families and all who witnessed this terrible event.
I called and my son's adult leader said it was 4 kids and an adult that had a heart attack over it.