Two drug overdoses reported in Becker County over Memorial Day weekend

By Michael Achterling May 31, 2023 | 7:33 AM

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – Two drug overdoses were reported in Becker County over the Memorial Day weekend.

On May 26 at 6:20 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a report of a possible drug overdose on the 28000 block of Waboose Drive in Ponsford.

Upon arrival, first responders administered two doses of Narcan to a female party suffering from an apparent overdose of an unknown drug.

She responded positively and declined further medical treatment.

On Saturday, May 27 at 9:48 p.m., emergency dispatchers received a report of a drug overdose on the 39000 block of County Road 34 in Ogema.

Upon arrival, first responders administered two doses of Narcan to a 25-year-old White Earth man, who responded positively.

The man also declined further medical treatment.

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