Heat Claims Lives of Four Hikers in National and State Parks

Extreme temperatures in Utah and California lead to multiple fatalities and highlight rising dangers of outdoor activities.

Belyruth Ordóñez, an experienced hiker, died in Snow Canyon State Park with temperatures reaching 106°F.
Albino Herrera Espinoza and his daughter Beatriz Herrera were found dead in Canyonlands National Park after running out of water.
Jurgen Fink, a German motorcyclist, succumbed to extreme heat in Death Valley National Park.
Three recent deaths at Grand Canyon National Park are under investigation, with heat suspected as a contributing factor.
Experts warn that increasing heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, are making outdoor activities more perilous.