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'Fart Spray,' Deer Repellant Draw Hazmat Team To Camp Wo-Me-To
Six campers were taken to a local hospital for treatment and more than a dozen underwent decontamination procedures.
More than a dozen campers from Camp Wo-Me-To in Jarrettsville were decontaminated and six taken to a local hospital for treatment after deer repellent and fart spray caused them physical irritation.
The Harford County Hazardous Materials team was called to the Christian-run camp near Rocks State Park after a 9-1-1 call around 10 p.m. Wednesday, according to a release from Harford County Department of Emergency Services.
The initial call was for medical assistance for a 16-year-old boy who was suffering from eye and respiratory irritation, the release states.
A short time later, more medical units were dispatched to treat more than 12 patients at the camp suffering from similar symptoms, according to county government.
The Hazmat team determined two products—a deer spray and a product labeled "Liquid Ass"—were sprayed in two different cabins on Camp Wo-Me-To grounds, according to the release.
According to the product's website, "Liquid ASS is a uniquely stinky butt-crack smell in a bottle. Great for Practical jokes and gag gifts."
Both sprays are known to cause respiratory and eye irritation, according to the county release.
The two cabins were ventilated "to help dissipate the strong odor," the release states.
The Hazmat team decontaminated more than 12 campers and six were taken to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air for evaluation and treatment, according to the release.
The Hazmat team was on scene until about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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