A tragic incident occurred in Big Bend National Park in Texas, as a 24-year-old hiker was found dead along the Marufo Vega Trail after a search was launched by rangers who noticed his parked vehicle had not been moved for several days. The rugged 14-mile trail lacks shade and water, making it dangerous during warmer times of the year. The body was removed by helicopter, and temperatures in the desert have been soaring, reaching almost 100 degrees each afternoon. The park staff and partners expressed their condolences to the hiker’s family and friends. This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the hazards of hiking in extreme conditions, even as the temperatures cool down in late October.
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