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Five Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized with Serious Condition After Navy SEAL-Led Workout

Sep 20, 2024, 07:59 PM

Five members of the Tufts University men's lacrosse team remain hospitalized following a workout led by a Navy SEAL grad. The workout, which took place several days ago, has resulted in a potentially life-threatening condition for the athletes. A total of twelve players have been diagnosed with a rare muscle injury, where their muscles dissolved into their blood. The university has confirmed the incident and is monitoring the situation closely. The players were hospitalized days after the workout.