Chlorine accidentally released into pool during swim practice at Fresno Pacific

[TexasTowelie]

Twelve Fresno Pacific swimmers were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after chlorine was “accidentally” released into the pool they were practicing in, the university has confirmed.

The swimmers were taken to five different hospitals for inhalation. One person had minor chemical burns on their legs. All the injuries were described as minor. Three other swimmers were evaluated and released, said Wayne Steffen, a university spokesman.

The chlorine release occurred about 1:40 p.m. and was caused by a malfunctioning automatic chlorination system.

The pool and special event center remained closed, but classes continued in other locations on campus.

Read more here: http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/education/article193829004.html

[Docreed2003]

1. As a dad of a HS swimmer this is extra infuriating!!

[TexasTowelie]

2. I imagine that the parents of these young adults were also furious after hearing the news.

It is being called an accident and I don't believe there is any malice involved, but it is certainly a scary situation. Hopefully the university will pick up the medical bills for everyone that was affected.

[Docreed2003]

3. Agreed, I do not think malice played a role...

But if my daughter had been in that pool, I’d be raising holy hell!!

[petronius]

4. Wonder why the quotes around accidentally? Unless, perhaps, the

"accident" has something to do with the big meet against the Concordia Eagles this weekend - better check the whereabouts of Marty the Eagle...

[TexasTowelie]

5. So you think that the rivalry between the two swim teams may be involved?

I guess they need to return to old-school hijinx like kidnapping the mascots.

[petronius]

6. I dunno, those Div. II Christian universities can be pretty cut-throat. Of course,

a hardware or software error is about 99.99999% more likely, but we've got to cover all the bases...