While being recognized as a criminal phenomenon by the FBI since at least 2008, “swatting” has seemed to take on a life of its own over the past several months.
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Police are being praised for their quick response in connection with a bomb threat received at Athol Hospital Thursday morning, suspected to be part of the "swatting" activity that is being seen both locally and nationally.