A 69-year-old man died while hiking on Parson’s Trail in Clarkdale, Arizona due to high temperatures and dehydration. His family tried to perform CPR but were unable to revive him due to poor cell reception in the area. This incident is part of a series of heat-related deaths that have occurred in the American Southwest this summer. In Grand Canyon National Park, a 69-year-old man from Texas collapsed and died on a trail as temperatures exceeded 90 degrees. A group of motorcyclists from Germany also faced heat-related issues at Death Valley National Park, resulting in the death of a 61-year-old man. In Canyonlands National Park, a father and daughter died after getting lost and running out of water during a hike. Additionally, a 30-year-old hiker was found dead and her parents were hospitalized for heat exhaustion while hiking in Snow Canyon State Park in Utah. In another incident near Quail Creek State Park in Utah, a 56-year-old female hiker died due to dehydration and lack of water. These tragic incidents serve as a reminder of the dangers of extreme heat while hiking and the importance of being adequately prepared with water and proper attire for outdoor activities.
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