ADDING to post no. 1330:
UPDATES:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iKTvbgBD4wAvysJWCK0LFWjV9VwwD8V4725G0
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iKTvbgBD4wAvysJWCK0LFWjV9VwwD8V4725G0
“Man Critical After Ricin Find in Vegas”
By KEN RITTER – 28 minutes ago
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vials found in the motel room of a man hospitalized in critical condition tested positive for the deadly toxin ricin, authorities said Friday.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “”During our investigation we did find that there was a subject who had been a previous occupant of that hotel room who is currently hospitalized in critical condition here locally as a possible result of exposure to ricin,” Suey said.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Two preliminary tests, one by police and one by the Nevada National Guard, concluded that the substance was ricin. A third test from a local lab confirmed the results, Suey said.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Suey would not say how many vials were found or how much ricin they contained. Officials said the vials were in a plastic bag, and castor beans also were found in the room.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Suey said there were several pets in the room when officers arrived. A dog was found dead but the animal had gone at least a week without food or water, Suey said, and she did not attribute the death to ricin.”
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http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHfSWDvLlciA&refer=home
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Police declined to identify the man, other than to say he was middle-aged.”
Always the most maddening sentence in a news report!!
Thanks for the addional info.
ADDING link to post no. 1366:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49131
“National Guard Team Plays Key Role in Ricin Response”
By Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill, USA
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2008
The dog might not have had access to food but he should have been able to get to water.