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Trump supporter 'carried out on a stretcher' as heat takes its toll on Tampa rally crowd: 'Multiple people have passed out'

Trump supporter 'carried out on a stretcher' as heat takes its toll on Tampa rally crowd: 'Multiple people have passed out'

Medical personnel provided assistance to supporters of President Donald Trump during his Thursday rally in Tampa, Florida.


Reporters at the scene say that several people suffered heat related ailments.

"It’s hot hot hot at Trump’s large rally. 87 [degrees] and 71% humidity. Have noticed EMTs provide assistance for at least two people in the crowd, one carried out on a stretcher. Staffers trying get water bottles to people but quickly running out and having to restock," said Emily Larsen of Washington Examiner.

Firefighters were spotted at the rally shooting their firehose into the air in an attempt to cool off the crowd.

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