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Teen dies after showing symptoms of heat-related illness on strenuous hike through Grand Canyon
A teenager died after experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness while hiking in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said.
TL;DR
- A teenager died on Wednesday from heat-related illness while hiking the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon.
- Rangers responded to reports of the 18-year-old experiencing heat symptoms and launched a helicopter rescue.
- Life-saving measures were attempted but unsuccessful.
- The teen intended to complete a round-trip day hike from the South Rim to the Colorado River.
- The park service discourages day hikes below Havasupai Gardens due to distance, temperature changes, and elevation.
- An investigation into the death is ongoing.