Three hikers die at Grand Canyon as heat index reaches 'dangerous' levels

New York Times—Three older hikers died from suspected heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park during a period of extreme temperatures that forecasters warned would persist. The deaths came as the canyon entered an 'extreme heat' watch, with temperatures set to soar further in the coming days. Park rangers urged visitors to avoid hiking during peak afternoon hours and to carry substantial water supplies. The deaths occurred across different parts of the canyon over a short period.

• New York Times — 3 Hikers Die at Grand Canyon Amid ‘Dangerous’ High Temperatures - The New York Times
• Fox News — Multiple hikers dead amid scorching Grand Canyon temperatures
• The Independent (UK) — UK temperatures forecast to soar to 38C as four-day extreme heat warning issued
• The Hill — Grand Canyon faces more extreme heat after 3 hikers die
• PBS NewsHour — Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related…
• USA Today — Three hikers dead at the Grand Canyon; extreme heat officially blamed by park officials
• Associated Press — Extreme heat forecast to return to the Grand Canyon in the days following the three deaths
• BBC — Extreme heat warning extended to four days as 38C UK forecast confirmed
• Hindustan Times — Extreme temperatures expected at Grand Canyon in US after 3 die in heat-related...
• CBS News — US — Three elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon trails in heat
• Guardian — US — Grand Canyon placed on an 'extreme heat' watch as temperatures were set to soar further
• The Independent (UK) — Extreme heat returns to Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die
• The Independent (UK) — Three hikers die from extreme heat in the Grand Canyon
• Washington Times — All three victims were older hikers, per reports from the Washington Times
• New York Post — Three hikers die of suspected heat illness at the Grand Canyon
• The Independent (UK) — 3 hikers die of suspected heat illness amid Grand Canyon heat