5 Tufts lacrosse players hospitalized after Navy SEAL trainee-led workout

Tufts University statement

Tufts University released a statement saying that five members of the men's lacrosse team were hospitalized after participating in an off-campus workout led by a Navy SEAL trainee, and that the university is "deeply concerned" about the incident.

The statement said that the workout took place on Sunday, January 29, and that the five students were taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the workout.

The university said that it is investigating the incident and has suspended all off-campus workouts led by non-university personnel.

Navy SEAL trainee statement

The Navy SEAL trainee who led the workout has not been identified, but he told the Boston Globe that he was hired by the lacrosse team to lead the workout and that he had experience leading similar workouts for other college teams.

The trainee said that the workout was designed to be challenging, but that he did not believe it was dangerous.

He said that he has been cooperating with the university's investigation and that he is "deeply sorry" for the injuries sustained by the students.

What happened during the workout?

The exact details of what happened during the workout are still under investigation, but the Boston Globe reported that the workout included a series of exercises designed to test the students' physical and mental limits.

The exercises reportedly included running, swimming, and weightlifting, as well as obstacle courses and other challenges.

The Globe reported that the workout lasted for several hours and that the students were pushed to their limits.

What are the injuries?

The five students who were hospitalized were treated for a variety of injuries, including dehydration, hypothermia, and rhabdomyolysis.

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that occurs when muscle tissue is damaged and releases its contents into the bloodstream.

The condition can lead to kidney failure and other serious complications.

What is the university doing?

The university is investigating the incident and has suspended all off-campus workouts led by non-university personnel.

The university is also providing counseling and other support services to the students who were injured.

What is the Navy SEAL trainee doing?

The Navy SEAL trainee who led the workout has been cooperating with the university's investigation.

He has not been charged with any crime.