11/4/2026
Vital Signs

Runner, 24, Dies During Her First Marathon

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
πŸ“œVital Signs Β· Field Report
Rachel Apa collapsed in Central Park. The cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition that can be brought on by exertion, her father said.
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