Senator Thom Tillis Released From Hospital After Collapsing During 5K Event

WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has been released from the hospital after collapsing Wednesday morning during an ACLI Capital Challenge 5K.

Officials say Tillis collapsed after becoming dehydrated and overheated during the event. Tillis was taken to the hospital for treatment, officials say, and was later released with with a clean bill of health.

The senator posted a YouTube video Wednesday afternoon thanking the good Samaritans and Capitol Police that came to his aid, as well as the doctors who treated him.