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ST. GEORGE — Five people were hospitalized Wednesday following a report of a possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
About 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Park Service Glen Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call from Kane County Dispatch about a possible carbon monoxide poisoning incident on a privately owned boat in Face Canyon, according to a joint media release issued by Coconino County Sheriff's Office and the park service.
Face Canyon is located near Buoy 24 on Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation area and encompasses both the state of Arizona and Utah.
This incident happened on the Arizona side of the canyon within Coconino County.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rangers responded immediately and provided medical support on scene.
Initial reports were of four patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning onboard a houseboat. Upon arrival, a total of 21 patients were identified, according to the news release.
