The Lee County Public Schools provided an update on the “potential gas leak” at Cape Coral High School, which resulted in two evacuations and two staff members being transported.
According to Cape Coral High School Principal Ryan Jackson, the cause of the evacuations was the release of a “stink spray” by two students on campus at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday and again at 11:30 a.m.
Jackson then said that this behavior caused significant disruption to the school day and resulted in two staff members being transported to the hospital.
The Cape Coral Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Team responded to the scene, where several reported the smell of propane in the vicinity.
Both students have been identified and will receive disciplinary action to the fullest extent possible under the Student Code of Conduct.
In addition, Jackson stated that both students are facing legal action. According to Jackson, this incident is connected to a TikTok “stink spray challenge.”
The Cape Coral Police Department will continue to investigate this scene.
Nicholas Karsen is a Digital Specialist and has been with WINK News since May 2023.