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18-year-old suffers heat stroke at Jerusalem marathon, is in serious condition
An 18-year-old who competed in the Jerusalem marathon suffered a heat stroke and is in serious condition, Hebrew media report, citing the Magen David Adom emergency medical service.
Eleven others are lightly hurt and being treated for dehydration and fatigue. All of those injured were brought to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in the city.
Jerusalem’s full marathon was canceled due to the heat wave sweeping Israel, but a half-marathon and shorter races took place.
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