College students claim drugged in Mexico

The head of the State Attorney General’s office in Quintana Roo, Raciel López Salazar, has confirmed that an investigation into the incident involving two students, Zara Hull and Kaylie Pitze, has found no drugs in their systems. López Salazar stated that there was no evidence of drug dealing related to fentanyl in the area. The students reportedly became unconscious after consuming water from a poolside bar at a Cancun resort, raising concerns among their families about potential foul play. Stephanie Snider, the mother of one of the students, expressed fears that the girls might have been targeted for trafficking or organ harvesting, a claim that has drawn significant attention. Local authorities have classified the incident as a likely case of alcohol intoxication, despite the alarming allegations made by the families. The State Secretary of Tourism, Bernardo Cueto, acknowledged the unusual nature of the case and emphasized the need for thorough investigation, although he noted that no formal complaint had been filed. In response to the incident, the Caribbean Business Coordinating Council of Quintana Roo has urged local establishments to monitor their customers more closely. Hull and her friends were on a four-day trip that was abruptly cut short after the incident on August 1. Snider recounted the distressing experience of her son, Jake, who was unable to stay with Hull during her hospitalization, fearing for their safety. As the investigation continues, the families remain haunted by the lack of memory surrounding the ordeal, while legal and privacy concerns prevent the release of the names of the resort and hospital involved.