Polar Bear is one of Carbondale's biggest party weekend's of the year. It occurred this past weekend and local hospital officials say the number of ER visits related to the Polar Bear event were up 50% over last year.
The Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale says at least 30-individuals were treated for injuries associated with Polar Bear activities. Hospital officials say they saw an increase in the number of alcohol-related incidents as well as incidents of assault.
