17 Studio City middle school students treated for drug exposure, 2 taken to hospital

Los Angeles City Fire firefighters and paramedics responded to Walter Reed Middle School in Studio City early Thursday afternoon for a call of student overdoses.

Around 10:30 a.m., the school nurse had multiple patients exhibiting abnormal signs and symptoms, so they contacted 911, LAFD Captain Erik Scott said.

He said they treated 17 students on-site. None were critical, but two were taken to the hospital in fair condition.

"There was no evidence of any fentanyl-type drugs, it was described as gummy bears that were ingested. That's still being evaluated and part of an active investigation," Scott said.

He said the symptoms of the student patients were lethargy, increased heart rate, and anxiety-type feelings.

The school's principal sent a notice saying the Los Angeles School Police Department is investigating the incident.

"Today, we became aware that a group of students may have consumed a banned substance," Principal Paul De Bonis said. "Emergency personnel were contacted, and students received medical attention. The parents of the affected students have been notified."