Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter became dehydrated Thursday morning and was taken to St. Boniface Hospital, according to Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford.
Carter was in Winnipeg for Habitat for Humanity, a week-long event where volunteers build homes for local families.
Carter was building a set of stairs for a home and was outside for about 90 minutes before leaving the site.
"Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter became dehydrated this morning while working at a Habitat for Humanity build site in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. As a precaution, he was transported to St. Boniface General Hospital for rehydration. Mrs. Carter is with him. No media interviews are planned," read a statement from The Carter Center and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority."
Carter and his wife were planning to help with the work Thursday and Friday.
Carter is 92 years old.
