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Hiker Dies in Grand Canyon Amid 120°F Heat Warning

7/10/2025

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A tragic incident unfolded in the Grand Canyon when a 67-year-old hiker from Alvarado, Texas, succumbed to extreme heat on the South Kaibab Trail. Despite resuscitation attempts, it was too late. With temperatures soaring above 120°F, park officials urge hikers to stay off trails during peak heat hours, as over 7 million in the Southwest face heat warnings.

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A tragic incident unfolded in the Grand Canyon when a 67-year-old hiker from Alvarado, Texas, succumbed to extreme heat on the South Kaibab Trail. Despite resuscitation attempts, it was too late. With temperatures soaring above 120°F, park officials urge hikers to stay off trails during peak heat hours, as over 7 million in the Southwest face heat warnings.