Developing: Reports of Medical Response at Saddle Ridge Elementary; Social Posts Claim Multiple Students Sick
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (Oct. 29, 2025, — Emergency personnel responded to Saddle Ridge Elementary Wednesday after a report that a student was experiencing a rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing, according to initial accounts provided to DiscoverWalker.com
Posts circulating on social media claim as many as seven students may have gotten sick after ingesting “gummy bears,” with some reportedly transported to area hospitals. At this time, those figures and the cause have not been confirmed by officials.
As of publication, no press release or official statement has been issued by Walker County Schools or local law enforcement/EMS regarding the number of students affected, the source of the medical issues, or patient conditions.
What we know so far
- Emergency response: First responders were dispatched to Saddle Ridge Elementary for a student with elevated heart rate and breathing difficulty.
- Unverified claims: Multiple social media posts allege additional students were affected and reference gummy bears; these claims remain unverified.
What we’re working to confirm
- How many students, if any beyond the initial patient, required treatment or transport.
- Whether candy/gummies are involved and, if so, what kind (ordinary candy vs. any substance-containing product).
- Patient conditions and whether any adverse substances are suspected.
- Any safety guidance the school district or public safety agencies wish to share with families