Seattlest: Mystery Ailment Sends Four Synchronized Swimmers to Hospital

TroyJMorris

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:34:09 -0800

And it's Jack who solved the case!

Jack

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:11:40 -0800

I peed in the pool. Sorry.

abbey

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:20:00 -0800

and I was thinking he'd use jesus--just turn that water into wine. Dr. House however, is a fabulous choice.

Kim Ruehl

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:16:09 -0800

troy--for some reason i thought you were going to suggest scooby doo and the gang.

buddhabrad

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:05:01 -0800

Pools have automatic systems to feed chlorine and other chemicals into the pool. It's possible/likely that the system malfunctioned, allowing different chemicals to enter the pool at the same time at concentrated levels, causing a reaction. The reaction would create an invisible cloud of gas along the surface, as the chemicals reacted with the air. Since the swimmers were at surface level AND taking deep breaths, they were at higher risk. Of course, as with all reactions (think TNT) the danger is DURING the event. If officials tested the area even 15 mins after the reaction, they would find no evidence of a problem. (Sunken swimmers notwithstanding.)

TroyJMorris

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:45:55 -0800

Oh bother. Below that was supposed to be a picture of House.

TroyJMorris

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:44:53 -0800

The water was tested as normal. I know who can solve this malady.

Kim Ruehl

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:27:51 -0800

well, herbisara, there's also the fact that one of the parents blacked out after bending over the pool. how much chlorine would have to be shoveled into a pool to make that happen?

buddhabrad

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:06:05 -0800

Chlorine anyone?

herbisara

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:56:10 -0800

Hmm....practicing holding their breath results in loss of consciousness and respiratory issues. Go figure!!!

Kim Ruehl

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:19:24 -0800

that photo is BRILLIANT.