Two years ago, Evan Dishion, a young doctor in Arizona, went hiking with some friends.
But temperatures in the desert soared to 109 degrees Fahrenheit, the team ran out of water, got lost, and Ivan began to overheat.
Dishion: “Eventually, he lost consciousness before they could find cell service.”
Evan was already dead when rescuers arrived, said his wife, Amy Dishion.
Today, Amy is working to prevent the same tragedy from happening to others, especially in a warming climate.
She said extreme heat can harm anyone. Evan was healthy and active before his death.
As a result, she urged people heading outdoors to check heat warnings, bring plenty of water and bring a whistle or GPS device that can be used to call for help.
Dishion: “It's important to be extra, extra prepared. I don't want other people to lose their lives. I don't want any other spouses to be devastated. I don't want more children to lose their parents. … These are not just statistics. Even though If only one person dies from the heat, these people, lives and families will be forever adversely affected.
Report source: Ethan Freedman/ChavoBart Digital Media
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