Palmetto Senior High briefly placed on lockdown due to medical emergency
MIAMI - Palmetto Senior High School was briefly placed on lockdown on Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency involving a student.
They tell CBS4 that a senior was airlifted to a local hospital following a fall. The teen's condition is currently unknown.
CBS4 has learned there were crisis counselors on campus for employees and students who might be in need of additional support.
The school is located in the 7400 block of SW 120th St in Pinecrest.
CBS4 is in contact with the school district to talk about the ongoing mental health crisis.
Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres also brought that issue up as a key priority at the start of the school year.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can call the suicide hotline at 9-8-8 or 2-1-1 in Miami-Dade or Broward County.
