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Heatwave sees hundreds fall ill at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

At least 400 require treatment for heat-related symptoms on first day of global event attracting more than 40,000 young people from 158 countries

Hundreds of attendees at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea have fallen ill as the country grapples with an extended heatwave affecting large swathes of the country.

The event, which started earlier this week, has drawn 43,000 young Scouts from 158 countries this year. By the end of the first day, Tuesday, officials had counted at least 400 patients who needed treatment for heat-related symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and exhaustion.

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