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‘Instantly addicted:’ Fentanyl takes a deadly toll on Whatcom families

'What we want is action,' families of victims say

April 18, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Updated April 18, 2023 4:26 p.m.

A photo of Mick Satushek as an infant sits on the mantel and a mirror reflects his father Steve Satushek and his aunt Becky Klein April 15 at Mick's childhood home in Bellingham. The family called him a "Gerber Baby" because of how cute he was. Mick was found dead at 29 in the Arne Hanna Aquatic Complex after struggling with schizophrenia, homelessness and addiction — including fentanyl use. — A photo of Mick Satushek as an infant sits on the mantel and a mirror reflects his father Steve Satushek and his aunt Becky Klein April 15 at Mick's childhood home in Bellingham. The family called him a "Gerber Baby" because of how cute he was. Mick was found dead at 29 in the Arne Hanna Aquatic Complex after struggling with schizophrenia, homelessness and addiction — including fentanyl use. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

By Ralph Schwartz Staff Reporter

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