15-month-old baby dies after being exposed to Fentanyl, other drugs in Athens

ATHENS, Ga. — A 15-month-old child has died after being exposed to Fentanyl, opiates and benzodiazapine, according to Athens-Clarke County police.

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Police said the Children’s Hospital in Augusta reported that a child was receiving treatment for exposure to the drugs on June 25. The child, who has not been identified, later died.

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The circumstances in which the child encountered the drugs are unclear and it’s unclear if the parents are facing any charges.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Athens-Clarke County Police detective Jason Cooke at 762-400-7130 or via email at jason.cook@accgov.com.

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