Arizona Hiker Dies, Four Rescued in Extreme Heat
A tragic incident unfolded Sunday afternoon at Arizona’s Gold Canyon, leaving one hiker dead and four others requiring rescue after a heat-related emergency on the Wave Cave Trail. The five hikers were approximately six hours into their trek when a 33-year-old man experienced a medical emergency, prompting a 1st alarm mountain rescue. Fellow hikers attempted CPR before rescue teams arrived and took over, but sadly, the man did not survive. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office confirmed no foul play is suspected, and the Pinal County Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.
The remaining four hikers were successfully assisted down the mountain but refused further medical transport.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood