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Extreme heat continues to claim lives in national parks amid record temperatures

  • Multiple fatalities have occurred in national parks like Death Valley and Grand Canyon due to suspected heatstroke.
  • Visitors are still flocking to parks despite warnings about dangerously high temperatures that can exceed 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Officials advise staying close to air conditioning, hiking only in cooler morning hours, and watching for signs of heatstroke.
  • The recent deaths highlight the risks of extreme heat, which is expected to increase with climate change.
  • While trying to set records, tourists have underestimated the deadly threat of attempting outdoor activities in scorching weather.
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