Grand Canyon National Park (WJW) – The National Park Service and the Mojave County Coroner are investigating the death of a hiker believed to have died in extreme heat.
US park rangers received a distress signal in the Tweep section of Grand Canyon National Park on July 2nd.
NPS A 57-year-old female hiker said she collapsed in the extreme heat while hiking eight miles. The woman was dead when rangers found her, NPS said.
The Tweep area recorded temperatures well over 100°F (38°C) on July 2, while the nearby Phantom Ranch area recorded temperatures reaching around 114°F (46°C). rice field. NPS report.
In light of the incident, park rangers at Grand Canyon National Park have stressed the importance of being prepared for visitors as the area will continue to experience extremely hot days in the coming weeks.
During the summer, temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can exceed 120°F (49°C), even in shaded areas. Because extreme heat poses serious health risks, including heat stroke, heat stroke, hyponatremia, and even death, park rangers are advising hikes inside the canyon between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. I urge you not to.
