Deaths at national parks underscore risk of hiking in extreme heat

Deaths at national parks underscore risk of hiking in extreme heat

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ViewExtreme heat has caused five deaths at national parks so far this year, according to the National Park Service.

The deaths come as the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing the hottest summer on record.

The two most recent deaths occurred at Death Valley National Park in California. In both cases, officials said the...

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