First Death From Hypothermia in Frederick Co.
Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 | Updated 11:27 PM EDT
Snow blanketed Frederick, Md. after Christmas. Authorities say the cold weather was responsible for one death so far, sometime before Christmas Eve.
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State health officials say the first death due to hypothermia has been reported in Frederick County.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said Thursday that a man age 65 or older had died. The death was confirmed between Dec. 18 and Dec. 24.
Officials say no other information will be released on the victim.
Fifteen hypothermia-related deaths occurred in Maryland during the 2011-2012 winter weather season.
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