25 children among dozens rescued as temperatures soar above 100 on popular Arizona hiking trails

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Extreme power connected nan Arizona Hot Springs way past week caused dozens of hikers – including respective children – to get into trouble, prompting a rescue.

As temperatures connected nan way soared to 100 degrees, nan early outpouring power whitethorn person caught galore hikers disconnected guard, according to officials pinch nan Lake Mead National Park Service.

On Thursday, parkland teams were called to rescue 3 adults and 25 children pinch typical needs who attempted to scope Arizona Hot Springs without nan due preparation, according to Lake Mead National Park Service.

The rescue came conscionable 1 time aft a hiker precocious passed distant connected nan Arizona Hot Spring Trail successful what is simply a suspected heat-related incident, said NPS officials.

The Lake Mead National Park Service besides noted that 5 different members of nan aforesaid group besides knowledgeable power distress and had to beryllium evacuated by helicopter.

The rescues prompted officials to adjacent some nan Arizona Hot Springs Trail and Goldstike Trails.

“With nan season’s power conscionable beginning, astir group are not yet acclimated, expanding nan likelihood of power illness,” said Lake Mead officials.

Since then, nan parkland has reopened each trails successful nan Black Canyon.

“With cooling temperatures and improved conditions, nan area is erstwhile again unfastened for visitors,” parkland officials said.

Hiking experts propose ever readying up if you’re readying to hike.

Start your time well-hydrated, and bring other h2o and salty snacks to replenish mislaid electrolytes.