Overview

• A 67-year-old man from Alvarado, Texas, was found unresponsive below Cedar Ridge on July 8 and could not be revived despite CPR and medical efforts
• The National Park Service and Coconino County Medical Examiner have opened a joint probe into the circumstances of the hiker’s collapse
• Park rangers now advise against inner canyon hikes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when shaded temperatures can exceed 120°F
• Excessive heat warnings cover the Southwest, with Phantom Ranch expected to see highs above 110°F and Phoenix setting record temperatures
• Officials urge visitors to check trail conditions, carry ample water and plan carefully to mitigate life-threatening heat risks