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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Tobi Thomas

Thousands of British children caught in World Scout Jamboree chaos

People arriving at scout camping site
One British parent said their daughter was given a damaged tent when she arrived and was not directed as to where to pitch it. Photograph: YONHAP/EPA

Thousands of British children attending the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea have been caught up in the extreme heat that caused 600 people to fall ill.

The event, which started this week, has drawn 43,000 young Scouts from 158 countries, with the UK contingent the largest at 4,500 attenders.

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