Father and Daughter Die in Utah's Canyonlands National Park Due to Extreme Heat
The pair from Wisconsin succumbed to dehydration after getting lost on a strenuous trail in triple-digit temperatures.
- The 52-year-old man and his 23-year-old daughter were hiking on the Syncline Trail when they ran out of water.
- Temperatures exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit during their hike.
- A 911 text alerted authorities, but the pair were found deceased by rescuers.
- The incident is part of a broader trend of heat-related fatalities in U.S. national parks this summer.
- Experts advise hikers to carry ample water and avoid midday excursions during extreme heat.