The first known overdose death in Whatcom County linked to a powerful animal tranquilizer was reported earlier this month. Whatcom County health officials have been expecting this for the past few years as Xylazine, also known as "Tranq," made its way up the Interstate 5 corridor. Xylazine is often mixed with fentanyl and other dangerous drugs, like meth. "Unfortunately, people are gambling with their lives every time they're doing this," said Dr. Allison Hunt, the county's medical examiner. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/deadly-drug-tranq-xylazine-whatcom-county-death/281-10945ec2-57f1-49c7-be34-96f0fb328923