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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.
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