More than 90 hospitalized during Chance the Rapper show in Hartford

[TexasTowelie]

HARTFORD — More than 90 people were hospitalized during a concert Friday night featuring Chance the Rapper in Connecticut, authorities said.

Many were taken to hospitals for excessive drinking.

Hartford Deputy Chief Brian Foley said Saturday that officers made 50 underage drinking referrals at Hot 93.7’s Hot Jam concert at Xfinity Theatre. Most of those charged were issued a summons to appear in court. Several other arrests were made throughout the evening.

The crowd was apparently made up of people in their late teens and early 20s, Foley said. Tailgating, partying, and excessive alcohol consumption was ‘‘extremely prevalent.’’

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[no_hypocrisy]

1. Excess drinking can also lead to dehydration.

Such a hot and humid evening coupled with alcohol can easily lead to symptoms of dehydration.