3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Three hikers died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon on two separate days in the past week in the inner canyon, where temperatures can exceed 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in the shade during midday hours, federal officials said Friday. A 72-year-old man became ill from … Read more

Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers in an off-limits area, police say

Three hikers — two Singaporeans and a local — who were in an off-limits area died Friday in an eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano, officials said. Several others were missing. The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about six into the air, but no towns or villages were close enough to face … Read more

2 hikers injured in bear attack on Yellowstone trail

A bear injured two hikers on a trail at Yellowstone National Park this week, prompting closures of some areas, park officials said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The National Park Service said in a statement that the hikers were injured Monday by “one or … Read more

2 hikers injured in bear attack at Yellowstone National Park

Two hikers were attacked by one or more bears at Yellowstone National Park, officials said on Tuesday, marking the first time this year that a bear has injured people at the popular tourist attraction. The National Park Service said emergency personnel responded to the attack, which occurred on Monday afternoon on the Mystic Falls Trail … Read more

Injured hiker’s dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in wild New Zealand forest

When a hiker fell from a 180-foot waterfall in wild New Zealand bush, rescuers were forced to evacuate the badly hurt woman without her dog, which couldn’t be found. After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, border collie Molly was flown to safety by a helicopter pilot who was determined to reunite pet … Read more

Overheated hikers rescued as dangerous heat wave shatters records in West

Overheated hikers rescued as dangerous heat wave shatters records in West – CBS News Watch CBS News The last week of winter is ushering in extreme temperatures in the western U.S. Fire crews in Phoenix have already rescued multiple overheated hikers since Monday. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source link