KTVU FOX 2: Santa Clara County Sees Nearly 60% Rise in Fentanyl-Related Deaths in May

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County health officials say there was an alarming spike in fentanyl-related deaths last month. There was a nearly 60% increase in those deaths and the County says fentanyl-laced prescription pills are the likely to blame. 

In the month of May alone, there were 24 more fentanyl-related deaths than the month before. Now law enforcement and health officials say people still need to stay on high alert for fentanyl-laced pills on the streets.