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us-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Tragic End for Father Searching for Missing Daughter Near LAX

Ryan Kobayashi, the father of missing traveler Hannah Kobayashi, was found dead in Los Angeles after tirelessly searching for his daughter in areas like Skid Row. Hannah disappeared after missing a connecting flight from Los Angeles to New York, and her family received cryptic messages from her phone, raising concerns about her safety. Ryan's death has left the family devastated, as they continue to search for Hannah, who was last seen in surveillance footage at LAX and later at an event in Los Angeles.

via The US Sun|

#cryptic-messages #family-tragedy #los-angeles

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Mobile Oxygen Teams Deployed in LA's Skid Row to Combat Opioid Overdoses

A nonprofit organization in Los Angeles is dispatching mobile teams equipped with oxygen cylinders and naloxone to Skid Row, an area heavily affected by the opioid crisis, in an effort to prevent overdoses. The teams use masks connected to oxygen cylinders to stabilize individuals experiencing overdoses involving multiple drugs, including non-opioids. The use of oxygen aims to address a range of drug threats and prevent further brain damage. The initiative comes as Skid Row witnessed a significant increase in deadly overdoses, with over 110 deaths in 2021 alone. The L.A. County Public Health Department suggests various measures to tackle the issue, including expanding access to naloxone, medications for addiction treatment, mobile clinics for the homeless, and supervised drug consumption sites.

via Daily Mail|

#health #homelessness #opioid-crisis

health2 years ago•10 min saved

Mobile Oxygen Teams on Skid Row: Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives

Nonprofit Homeless Health Care Los Angeles has deployed Overdose Response Teams equipped with naloxone and oxygen cylinders to intervene and prevent overdoses in Skid Row, Los Angeles. As overdoses have surged and new drug threats emerge, the use of oxygen has become a game-changer for these teams. Oxygen helps stabilize individuals faster, addresses a range of drug threats, and reduces the risk of brain damage. The teams aim to save lives and prevent brain cell loss by providing immediate oxygen support and administering naloxone when necessary. The use of oxygen has proven effective in stabilizing individuals and avoiding the need for multiple doses of naloxone.

via Los Angeles Times|

#harm-reduction #health #naloxone

human-interest2 years ago•3 min saved

"Powerball Winner Caught on Camera at Store That Sold $1B Ticket"

A woman claiming to be the winner of the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot was seen at the California convenience store where the ticket was sold, overcome with emotion and unable to speak. She hugged people and collapsed on her knees in tears before driving off in a BMW. The store owner initially thought it was fake, but his daughters believe the woman is the daughter of a customer who bought the ticket. The formal process to officially identify the winner will take longer, according to the California Lottery. The store owner will receive a $1 million bonus for selling the ticket.

via The Independent|

#emotion #human-interest #lottery

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Tranq Drug Suspected in Downtown LA Deaths

Three people were found dead in a building in Skid Row, Los Angeles, and authorities suspect drug use as the cause of death. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning about a drug called xylazine, also known as "tranq," which is not an opioid but is often mixed with one like fentanyl. Xylazine can cause tissue infections and wounds that can lead to medical complications like amputation. The drug has been found on Skid Row, and the L.A. County Department of Health is working to obtain test strips that check for Xylazine.

via KABC-TV|