Police confirm ‘pink’ overdose killed Park City teens

Grant Seaver (left) and Ryan Ainsworth died from acute drug intoxication from U-47700, the synthetic opioid known as more commonly known as "Pink." Photos: Legacy.com

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah, Nov. 3, 2016 (Gephardt Daily) — Park City Police confirmed Thursday the deaths of Grant Seaver and Ryan Ainsworth, both 13, were due to acute drug intoxication of U-47700, the synthetic opioid known as “pink.”

Seaver died on Sept. 11 and Ainsworth died two days later. Both boys lived in Park City, attended Treasure Mountain Junior High School, and were found dead at their family homes.

Police Chief Wade Carpenter issued the following statement Thursday morning:

The Park City Police Department has received the results of the toxicology exams on the two juveniles who were found deceased in September 2016.

The Utah Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the cause of death for both 13-year-old boys, Ryan Ainsworth and Grant Seaver, to be acute drug intoxication of U-47700, the synthetic opioid known as “pink.”

Due to the active and ongoing nature of this investigation we have no additional comment at this time.

On Oct. 19, the Summit County Attorney’s Office filed charges against a juvenile in connection with the deaths of Seaver and Ainsworth.

The 15-year-old charged was not identified. Charges included distribution of a controlled substance and reckless endangerment.

Police also issued the following information Thursday on synthetic opioid U-47700:

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

  • White powder

    U-47700 is also known as pink or pinky.
    U 47700 is also known as pink or pinky
  • Can also come in liquid form; watch for dropper bottles and nasal inhalers
  • Unmarked ‘stealth’ delivery boxes – in some cases, these may have hand-written labels
  • Boxes, vials or plastic baggies labeled ‘Not for Human Consumption’ or ‘For Research Purposes Only’
  • Pay attention to any packages being shipped to your house, especially anything shipped from Asian countries

WHAT TO DO:

  • U-47700 is extremely toxic, even in small doses.
  • Exposure to U-47700 by inhalation or contact with skin can be fatal.
  • If you believe you have encountered the drug, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Gephardt Daily will have more on this story as as information becomes available.

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