25
November
2015
|
04:18 AM
America/New_York

Public safety statement: Mirror Lake

  • Hala.jpg
    Epifluorescence microscope image of Halanaerobium bacteria cells -- one of the bacteria species which Ohio State researchers and their partners have discovered thriving in hydraulic fracturing wells. Image by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.
  • Cross-section of the hydraulic fracturing process. Image by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.
    Cross-section of the hydraulic fracturing process. Image by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.
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    Titanium cell used to incubate bacteria under high pressures and temperatures. Inset shows bacteria cells growing in a glass vial taken from inside. Photo by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.
  • Hala.jpg
    Epifluorescence microscope image of Halanaerobium bacteria cells -- one of the bacteria species which Ohio State researchers and their partners have discovered thriving in hydraulic fracturing wells. Image by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.
  • Cross-section of the hydraulic fracturing process. Image by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.
    Cross-section of the hydraulic fracturing process. Image by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.
  • Pressure_cell.jpg
    Titanium cell used to incubate bacteria under high pressures and temperatures. Inset shows bacteria cells growing in a glass vial taken from inside. Photo by Michael Wilkins, courtesy of The Ohio State University.

Statement from Vernon Baisden, Director of Public Safety

“As you may know, early this morning, an unidentified male was removed from Mirror Lake for a medical emergency. On-site emergency responders immediately provided medical attention and he was transported to the Wexner Medical Center for further care, where he is in critical condition. Our immediate concern remains with this young man and his loved ones. It is very important for us to identify this young man, and we ask anyone with information regarding his identity to call OSU Police at 614-292-2121. We will continue to share information as it becomes available.”