Mother passes out, dies while hiking in summer heat with husband, kids
SEDONA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A woman visiting Arizona last week died from heat exhaustion while hiking in the Sedona area.
According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, forest patrol was called to Hi-Line Trail, near Highway 179, for reports of a woman needing medical attention.
Authorities said a 44-year-old mother from Pennsylvania had gone hiking with her husband and two young daughters last Friday when she passed out on the trail.
Another hiker attempted to help the woman by giving her CPR until first responders arrived.
The Sedona Fire Department got to the scene and continued the life-saving measures, but it was too late, and the mother died.
After interviewing the family, the sheriff’s office said the woman appeared to suffer from heat exhaustion that was not treated fast enough.
No foul play was suspected.
Authorities encourage everyone to be cautious when hiking in the Red Rock desert during the summer. They say temperatures can be hotter on the trails that have rocks and little shade.
Arizona has had multiple days of excessive heat this month, with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat exhaustion symptoms include:
- Heavy sweating
- Cold, pale, and clammy skin
- Fast, weak pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fainting (passing out)
If you experience these symptoms, it is important to get cool fast. You can do this by moving to a cool place, loosening clothes, sipping water, or putting wet clothes on your body.
Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen, last longer than an hour, or you start throwing up.
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