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These statements and key messages are
samples used by ACA during actual media
crises. They are included as example—and
can be helpful as you develop your own
statements and key messages. If you need
additional assistance, contact the national
office public relations office. The statements
are not intended to substitute advice from
your attorney or insurance representative.
Statement 1: Relating to the death of
a young camper from rabies. Although the
boy did attend camp, the CDC found his
death was not linked to the camp.
Our hearts are broken by the loss of this
child, and our condolences go out to the
parents and extended family of this little
boy. He was an outstanding young man and
a great camper. This is a great loss for
his family and for our camp family.
Here at XXXX Camp, we are accredited by
and follow the health procedures of the
American Camp Association, and we keep
detailed health records as required by
ACA. We have combed these records and talked
with our staff and find no evidence of
any reports from campers or staff that
this child received any kind of bite while
at camp or on any of our trips this summer.
The health and safety of our campers is
our first and foremost concern.
We have been in touch with the family and
with The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta.
The CDC had representatives from their Rabies
Division studying this case. I spoke with
the CDC this morning, and they do not feel
that this camper contracted rabies while
he was at camp this summer. I would suggest
that you contact the CDC concerning their
findings and recommendations. We continue
to cooperate fully with all authorities in
this heart-breaking situation. The CDC phone
number is XXX+XXX-XXXX.
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