Two women were found dead Saturday at Valley of Fire State Park, 45 miles northeast of Las Vegas, as record temperatures prompted an excessive heat warning.
The two were apparently spotted on a park trail on Saturday morning but never returned, after being spotted by another group of hikers. according to To KLAS news. Officials reportedly called authorities and arrived at 2:48 p.m. for a medical examination, where they found a woman dead on the trail. The Nevada State Parks Police later called the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for search and rescue, and police found another woman in the canyon, KLAS reports.
Officers did not provide any information about the woman’s cause of death or her identity. According to KLAS, the Nevada State Park Police are continuing to investigate. (Related: Report: Maintenance workers find dead man in California’s Death Valley National Park)
The women’s deaths occurred during a historic heatwave in southern Nevada. according to To KTNV meteorologist Justin Bruce. The National Weather Service issued The state has had a record-breaking 10th straight day of extreme heat warnings. The 115 degrees Celsius recorded at Harry Reed International Airport in Las Vegas surpassed the record set in 1937, the first ever recorded temperature in Las Vegas. according to in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The dangerous heat will continue for the next few days. Excessive heat warnings are in effect for the Owens Valley and Mojave Desert through Saturday. Tips: Limit time outdoors, do outdoor activities early in the morning if possible, drink plenty of water, and wear light clothing. pic.twitter.com/Nu5uIPWi8d
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 19, 2023
The Clark County Coroner’s Office announced at least 16 heat-related deaths this year in Clark County, Nevada alone. according to to KTNV.
