Arizona hiker suffering from heat exhaustion rescued by helicopter in scorching triple-digit heat
Temperatures reached as high as 110 degrees in the Phoenix metro area on Sunday.
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THE TAKEAWAY
- Helicopter used to safely hoist and rescue hiker in Arizona.
- Arizona hiker suffers from heat exhaustion while traveling the Echo Canyon Trail in hot weather.
- Temperatures reached as high as 110 degrees in Phoenix, Arizona, the day of the rescue.
PHOENIX, Arizona – First responders leaped into action over the weekend in response to a stranded hiker suffering from heat exhaustion in Phoenix, Arizona.
On Sunday, members of the Phoenix Fire Department were notified to assist in the rescue of a hiker traveling along the Echo Canyon Trail as the victim was suffering from a heat-related illness.
This comes as temperatures reached as high as 110 degrees in the Phoenix metro area on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Due to this being a time-sensitive rescue and the remote location of the hiker amid the scorching heat, crews determined that a helicopter hoist extraction was the safest option.
"The hoist operation was completed safely and without incident due to the incredible work by our crew and partners at the Phoenix Fire Department," the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Division said.
Hiker suffering from heat related illness rescued by helicopter.
(Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Aviation Division / Facebook)
The hiker was later transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
It is important to know your physical limits before venturing out into the great outdoors, and to be prepared for the heat, especially during the summer.
If you plan to hike in the summer, try to explore during the coolest times of the day, either before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.