Ohio train derailment: Reporter claims crew is experiencing symptoms after stay in East Palestine
Rachel Schilke
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A Fox News reporter claims he and his crew are experiencing symptoms while covering the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine, echoing several other reported health concerns.
National Correspondent Garret Tenney said in a Twitter thread that he and his crew were experiencing headaches, skin rashes/irritation, and a strong metallic taste in their mouths — symptoms affecting some people while others remain “perfectly fine.”
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“The symptoms are varied and a little different for everyone we’ve spoken to, and some people say they feel perfectly fine,” Tenney said. “The frustrating part for so many is they just don’t know what’s causing these health issues. Is it chemical exposure? Seasonal illness? Random sickness?”
https://twitter.com/Garrett_FoxNews/status/1628061015521783809
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency released a statement last week announcing that after several tests, the water in East Palestine’s municipal supply is now safe to drink, but private wells should be tested before drinking. East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway told Newsmax that he would “definitely be drinking bottled water” if he drank from a private well or lived near the contaminated creek.
Four tributaries were contaminated from the derailment, leading to the deaths of at least 3,500 fish, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Officials said the contamination was isolated and would not spread to drinkable water supplies.
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However, since the derailment, residents of the area have been reporting similar symptoms to what Tenney’s crew experienced. Additionally, people are reporting sore throats, nausea, and burning sensations in their eyes.
Tenney said he and his crew are staying in a hotel 30 minutes away, so it is unclear if the contamination has traveled or if the crew symptoms are from reporting on-site.