The New York Times – Travel:
The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.
Category: Heatstroke
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Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
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Europe Is Heating Up Again This Week. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A new heat wave is forecast to hit the continent, piling the pressure on countries that are already fighting deadly wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate.
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3 Hikers Die at Grand Canyon Amid ‘Dangerous’ High Temperatures
The New York Times – Travel:
The hikers died at Grand Canyon National Park in separate episodes as temperatures peaked above 100 degrees, the authorities said.
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Hiker, 18, Dies at Grand Canyon National Park Amid High Heat
The New York Times – Travel:
The man was with his father on a popular, strenuous trail on a day that temperatures reached above 100 degrees in parts of the canyon, officials said.
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Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?
The New York Times – Travel:
This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
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University to Pay $14 Million After a Wrestler’s Heat Stroke Death
The New York Times – Sports:
Grant Brace, 20, died after he begged for water during a practice at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, according to a lawsuit brought by his family.