On the morning of September 5, 2024, Los Angeles firefighters responded to a call near the Venice Beach restroom, where a man, who appeared to be homeless, reported that he had been sprayed with a chemical, believed to be pepper spray, by another individual for unknown reasons. The man complained of burning eyes and ear pain.
Firefighters on the scene instructed the man to rinse off the substance using water from the restroom showers. Despite his discomfort, emergency responders reassured him that the burning sensations were typical after exposure to pepper spray and would subside with thorough rinsing.
Pepper spray, often used for self-defense and by law enforcement, can cause severe eye and skin irritation as well as temporary respiratory distress. This incident highlights concerns about the use and impact of such chemicals on vulnerable individuals.
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