Father and Daughter Found Dead at National Park After Running Out of Water While Hiking in Extreme Heat

A 52-year-old Wisconsin man and his 23-year-old daughter were found dead after they got lost hiking in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park amid triple-digit temperatures.

The National Park Service (NPS) said in a press release that authorities received a 911 text from someone at the Island in the Sky district of the park on Friday, July 12,

“National Park Service rangers and Bureau of Land Management Moab District Helitack personnel responded and initiated a search operation,” authorities wrote. “When they were located, the two individuals were already deceased.”

According to the NPS, the two individuals — who were only identified as being from Green Bay, Wisconsin — were “hiking on the Syncline Trail, gotten lost, and run out of water.”

The temperature at the time of the incident was over 100 degrees, the NPS said. 

The NPS said that it and the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the matter. PEOPLE reached out for additional comment but did not immediately hear back.

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In a separate incident, authorities also announced on Saturday, July 13, that a 30-year-old woman died at Utah’s Stone Canyon State Park.

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Safety said in a press statement that responders were sent to that park after based on initial information that two people “were suffering from a heat-related incident.”

When rescuers arrived, said Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety, they found the two individuals who had signs of heat exhaustion. They were administered first aid and immediately taken to the hospital. 

“While on the scene, a passerby contacted police and reported that a third individual was unconscious a short distance away,” continued Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety’s statement. “The individual was identified as a 30-year-old female. First responders located the individual, and it was determined that the individual was deceased.”

No further information was given about the victims at Stone Canyon State Park. Authorities said that the investigation is ongoing. 

Both the NPS and Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety said in their statements that it is important for visitors to have plenty of water on them, especially during outdoor activities and soaring temperatures. 

“Dehydration can lead to serious health issues, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke,” warned Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety. “Watch for signs of dehydration, like dizziness or excessive fatigue. Stay safe and well-hydrated.”

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