In a tragic incident, two female hikers were found dead in Nevada State Park as the United States grapples with scorching temperatures reaching 45°C. Authorities have yet to release the identities of the hikers or the exact cause of their deaths, but an excessive heat warning remains in effect for the southern part of Nevada.
The troubling events unfolded when authorities received a request for a welfare check shortly before 3pm on a Saturday.
The request was made for two women who had embarked on a hike at Valley of Fire State Park, located south of Overton in the Moapa Valley, but were unable to complete their hike as expected.
The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. After a group of hikers reported seeing the women entering the trails in the morning but not returning, concerns were raised about her well-being. Police later launched a search and discovered the body of one woman on the road and the other in a canyon.
Amid an “excessive heat advisory” in the state, scorching temperatures in Overton, where the park is located, reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday.
This heat wave has persisted for an alarming 23 straight days, with temperatures topping 110 degrees for six days and topping 115 degrees.
The extreme heat has not only affected outdoor activities but also caused distressing incidents for travelers.
On a Delta Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta, passengers experienced oppressive 111°F (43°C) heat on the tarmac at Harry Reid International Airport.
Amid the conditions, several passengers became ill, and some even fainted and experienced discomfort that caused involuntary reactions.
In response, flight attendants provided oxygen to those requiring medical assistance and paramedics were summoned to the airport to attend to those affected.
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The seriousness of the situation led to the decision to disembark the passengers from the aircraft, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the flight.
Fox News field producer Krista Garvin, who was on the plane, documented the harrowing experience on Twitter.
@Delta what a CRAZY experience. First we were late because you didn’t have a flight attendant. Then we finally boarded and sat for almost 3 hours on a hot plane in 111 degree weather. Now we’re heading back to the gate because people are passing out. now we are telling you
—Krista Garvin (@Kristaanngarvin) July 18, 2023
She recounted how people were moved on stretchers, oxygen tanks were used, and efforts were made to support people with diabetes.
The National Weather Service reported temperatures ranging from 111 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit (43 to 46 degrees Celsius) at the airport on Monday, further illustrating the intensity of the heat wave.
In response to the incident, Delta Airlines acknowledged the situation and undertook to investigate the circumstances that led to the unrest inside the cabin. The airline appreciated the efforts of its staff and the lifeguards at the airport.
The prolonged and intense heat wave challenges travelers, locals and authorities in the region. As the weather remains extreme, vigilance and appropriate measures are essential to safeguard people’s well-being during this intense heat.
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