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Three Hikers Die from Heat on Grand Canyon Trails
U.S. National Park Service reported three deaths from apparent heat-related illnesses on the South and North Kaibab Trails. Officials urged hikers to avoid inner canyon trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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U.S. National Park Service said Friday. A 72-year-old man became ill from the heat on June 12 while hiking the South Kaibab Trail and died before rescue crews could reach him.
Four days later, a 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman appeared to suffer from heat-related illnesses while hiking the North Kaibab Trail and died before help arrived. Despite rapid response and aerial support, all three hikers were dead by the time first responders reached them, the park service said.
Temperatures in the inner canyon can exceed 109 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade during midday hours.
The Grand Canyon has seen an uptick in heat-related illnesses in recent weeks, park officials said. m. m. The bodies were taken to the Coconino County Medical Examiner office.
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