Coast Guard Academy officials get sick after opening letter

Oct. 23, 2009
Suspicious letter reportedly contained writing in a foreign language

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Officials at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy said that some members have become ill after opening a strange letter.

Officials said that the letter contained writing in a foreign language.

Coast Guard spokesman Ryan Doss said that at least two people had fallen ill.

The Coast Guard and New London police are investigating.

Those who got sick are being treated at the academy's clinic.