Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas

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Associated Press

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Sun, June 25, 2023 at 9:10 AM PDT·1 min read

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (AP) — A Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in West Texas, according to officials.

The 31-year-old man had been hiking the Marufo Vega Trail on Friday with his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21.

Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius), according to the National Park Service. The park, like other parts of Texas, are experiencing extreme heat with daily high temperatures ranging from 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) to 119 degrees Fahrenheit.

The 14-year-old became sick during the hike and lost consciousness.

His stepfather hiked back to his vehicle while the boy’s older brother tried to carry him back to the trailhead, according to the park service.

Authorities were first alerted about the…

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1 thought on “Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas

  1. Very sad an so preventable.
    Human arrogance is unrelenting; the ocean and the desert dont give a damn about our superiority/complex.🥺

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