Some areas out west are still seeing plenty of action in their ski pants, but officials in the Phoenix are announcing public safety measures after the area had its first 100-degree day – and several heat-related mountain rescue callouts.
On Sunday, the mercury reached 100 degrees in the Arizona city, though only for around 10 minutes, but according to reporting by Fox 10, it was enough for at least two hikers to require rescue. In one incident, a 60-year-old man was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter after he passed out. Other hikers reportedly gave him chest compressions for 45 minutes before help arrived. Meanwhile, a woman was helped off the trail after being located by a Phoenix Fire Department drone.
