Overview

• Peter Hayes Robino, 57, died after hiking the Natural Bridge Trail in 119°F heat.
• Robino crashed his car off a 20-foot embankment after declining help from bystanders.
• Symptoms of hyperthermia include confusion, irritability, and lack of coordination.
• Death Valley recorded its hottest month ever in July, with temperatures peaking at 129.2°F.
• Park officials advise visitors to stay near air conditioning and avoid hiking after 10 a.m.