A 10-year-old boy tragically passed away after being rescued from a hike in triple-digit temperatures at South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and Phoenix Fire officials responded to a heat-related emergency around 2:30 p.m., several hours after the boy began his hike. Despite efforts by first responders, including a helicopter rescue, he was taken to the hospital and later died. The high temperatures, reaching 113 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix that day, underscore the dangers of heat-related emergencies, which are a leading cause of weather-related fatalities nationwide.
10-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Rescued From Hike During Triple-Digit Temperatures
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