Heat — San Rafael Swell, Utah

2013-08-15 · San Rafael Swell, Utah

Event narrative

A 56-year-old woman and her husband were hiking the Brimhall Double Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef National Park on August 15, when the woman became ill. The man went to get help, but she had passed away by the time medical personnel arrived. The cause of death was heat exhaustion, with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. The time listed is approximate.

Wider weather episode

A woman died due to heat exhaustion while hiking in Capitol Reef National Park.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 490147. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.