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Just a drill: No baby abduction at Augusta Health

Chris Graham

An Augusta Free Press reader reported that she had heard about a possible baby abduction at Augusta Health in Fishersville on Friday. Turns out that the rumored abduction was actually a required hospital drill.

augusta-health-headerA hospital spokesperson said the drill, called a Code Pink Drill, is something that hospitals are required to conduct on a regular basis.

No real baby is used, but the doors to the hospital are locked down to make sure that they would function correctly in the event of an actual attempted abduction.

The drill was successful, the spokesperson said.

 
 




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Chris Graham

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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