Phoenix firefighters rescue 4 hikers in single day
After 4 mountain rescues in one day, the Phoenix Fire Department wants to remind hikers to stay smart during extreme weather conditions. Author: 12 News Updated: 5:09 AM MST July 16, 2021
PHOENIX The Phoenix Fire Department made four mountain rescues from Camelback Mountain Thursday, and now officials are the department is urging hikers to Stay Summer Smart.
With extreme heat temperatures swarming the southwest, hiking in high temperatures can be dangerous no matter how young or fit you are, and these rescues are examples.
Two of July 15 incidents include:
Firefighters gaining access to the top of Camelback Mountain on the Echo Canyon Trail for a fit 33-year-old male who overheated and became dehydrated after hiking in hot summer temperatures.
Phoenix Fire Department performs 4 mountain rescues in span of 6 hours
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Closing Phoenix hiking trails on hot days helps no one
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Man s body found in a Phoenix river bottom near 24th Street and Riverview Drive
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PHOENIX - A man s body was found in the Salt River on Tuesday night, says the Phoenix Fire Department.
The department received reports of a body in the river near
24th Street and Riverview Drive in Phoenix. That s where they found an unidentified man in the water, says Phoenix firefighter and department spokesperson David Ramirez.
The Phoenix Police Department will be investigating the incident.