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University band member taken off life support after collapsing in heat during game, family says
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jocelyn Peshia, Jordan Gartner , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· September 8, 2026
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Key points The family made a difficult decision regarding his care. From Iowa City, Iowa: A university band member's condition worsened after collapsing during a football game.
From Iowa City, Iowa: A university band member's condition worsened after collapsing during a football game. The family made a difficult decision regarding his care. He suffered cardiac arrest due to heat.
The incident occurred on a day with extremely high temperatures. A social media post from the family provided some details about his condition and the decision to remove life support.
Further information about the incident is available, including the actions taken by the university in response to the heat during the game.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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