Officials stated Saturday that a Florida father and his young stepson d!ed after hiking in high heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas.
According to the National Park Service, the 14-year-old youngster became ill while hiking the Marufo Vega Trail and passed out at 6 p.m. on Friday. The 31-year-old stepfather began hiking back to their vehicle in search of assistance. His 21-year-old stepson attempted to carry the teen back to the trailhead.
Officials said park rangers and US Border Patrol agents arrived at 7:30 p.m. and discovered the teen had d!ed along the route.
Officials began looking for the father and discovered that his vehicle had crashed over the embankment at the Boquillas Overlook. He was declared deαd at the site.
The victims have not yet been identified publicly by officials.
The trail is described as “extremely rugged” by the National Park Service. It passes across jagged cliffs in Big Bend’s hottest region, with little shade or water throughout the hard trek. During the summer, daily highs in the Rio Grande and Big Bend desert areas range from 110 to 119 degrees Fahrenheit.
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A severe heat advisory was issued for the Big Bend’s desert sections on Saturday. According to the National Park Service, “hikers should be OFF TRAILS in the afternoon” and to stay hydrated and limit their exposure.
A 64-year-old woman fainted and d!ed while trekking in Big Bend in March. A 56-year-old man d!ed in February after having chest issues while trekking along the park’s Pinnacles Trail.
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