Woman Dies During Grueling 8-Mile Grand Canyon Hike in Sweltering 114-Degree Heat

A 57-year-old woman died while hiking in triple-digit heat at Grand Canyon National Park on Sunday.
The woman lost consciousness and was pronounced dead in a heat-related fatality, according to the National Park Service.
The woman was hiking in a remote area of the park where temperatures exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rangers responded to a distress call and found the woman dead around 1 a.m.; the incident is under investigation.
The death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of extreme heat and strenuous activity in punishing temperatures.