Overview

• Emergency crews responded to a rescue call on May 11, 2025, for five hikers facing heat-related issues on the Wave Cave Trail in Gold Canyon, Arizona.
• A 33-year-old man died after experiencing a seizure and cardiac arrest, despite CPR efforts by fellow hikers and first responders.
• The group had been hiking for six hours in unseasonably high temperatures, with several hikers reporting they had run out of water.
• Four other hikers were rescued and refused hospital transport, while no foul play is suspected in the fatality, pending confirmation from the medical examiner.
• Authorities warned against hiking in peak heat hours and emphasized the importance of carrying sufficient water and planning for extreme desert conditions.