Kids with special needs rescued near Lake Mead
Arizona’s heat turned dangerous for a large group of hikers on Thursday near Lake Mead. Officials say rangers were called in to rescue a group of 28 hikers, which included 25 children with special needs, who were attempting to hike Arizona Hot Springs Trail in the Willow Beach area.
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WILLOW BEACH, Ariz. – Thursday’s heat in Arizona turned dangerous for a group of hikers at Lake Mead in the northwestern part of the state.
What they’re saying:
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The National Park Service says rangers responded on April 10 to the Willow Beach area to rescue a group of 28 hikers, which included 25 children with special needs.
The group attempted to hike the Arizona Hot Spring Trail. NPS says the group did not have “adequate preparation.”
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“This incident underscores the severity of the current conditions and the significant strain these emergencies place on park resources,” NPS wrote in a Facebook post.
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Officials say Arizona Hot Springs Trail and Goldstrike Trail are closed as temperatures are expected to exceed 100°F in the area.
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On Wednesday, NPS says a hiker died on the Arizona Hot Springs Trail in a suspected heat-related incident. Five other people from the same hiking group also suffered heat-related illnesses and had to be evacuated by helicopter.
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What you can do:
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Officials advise you to check their website for the latest updates and information on closures in the area before going out for a hike.
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Map of Arizona Hot Spring Trailhead
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