Following the death of one hiker and the rescue of 33 others in Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Arizona Hot Springs and Goldstrike Trails have been closed. The closures were announced due to dangerously high temperatures and multiple heat-related search and rescue incidents. The canyons are expected to exceed 100°F, and many hikers are not adequately prepared for these extreme conditions. One hiker died on the Arizona Hot Springs Trail, and five others in the same group required helicopter evacuation due to heat distress. The park is facing significant strain from these emergencies on its resources, and trails will remain closed for the next several days. Depending on temperatures, the trails may reopen temporarily, but closures will resume if conditions become hazardous again. The park has a history of heat-related visitor rescues and fatalities. Parents of the students involved in the incident received a letter from a school administrator detailing the events. The park’s website will have the latest closure updates and information on safer alternatives.
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