Deadly Heat Wave Claims Lives of Hajj Pilgrims

Extreme temperatures and inadequate accommodations lead to tragic deaths during this year's pilgrimage to Mecca.

• Over 1,000 pilgrims, including a Bowie couple, have died amid record heat in Mecca.
• Temperatures soared to 125°F, exacerbating the risk for unregistered and elderly pilgrims.
• Many unregistered pilgrims lacked access to cooling centers and essential services.
• Saudi authorities face scrutiny over their handling of the pilgrimage and climate preparedness.
• Families of the deceased struggle to find information and recover belongings.

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