Travellers face a number of health risks when heatwaves hit. Unfortunately, when engaging in strenuous activities like hiking, these risks can become deadly.
A number of tourists have died while hiking in the extreme heat on holiday over the past few years. The most high profile case was that of TV doctor Michael Mosley, whose body was found on Aegean island Symi after going out for a steep, rocky walk alone with no mobile phone. Cases like this remind us of the importance of taking precautions when hiking in heat, especially in rough terrain or unfamiliar conditions when on holiday.
