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Hortensis

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1. Dreadful tragedy, but it at least should raise awareness of the danger

Thu Oct 21, 2021, 05:20 PM

Oct 2021

of hyperthermia and dehydration, even more deadly as global heating continues.

For everyone's sake I'm glad some insidious toxic organism isn't also a danger.

I lived in El Portal for a while as a child. We were in the beautiful Merced River and other streams most of the summer. Every couple of months we'd go grocery shopping in Mariposa. Big town, big excitement. We'd each get to pick a toy, and my little nieces and I would ride in back of the pickup with the groceries as we twisted and turned our way back up the Merced River. Wish I could do that again.

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**Update** Cause of death for hiking family w baby & dog found dead in Mariposa Co, CA in August [View all] hlthe2b Oct 2021 OP

Dreadful tragedy, but it at least should raise awareness of the danger Hortensis Oct 2021 #1

I recall reading the temperature was well over 100... Lucky Luciano Oct 2021 #2

If the temp will be above 90... Xolodno Oct 2021 #3

Nor take an infant. Kid Berwyn Oct 2021 #8

Since I've gotten older Tree Lady Oct 2021 #11

I've ran out of water twice. Xolodno Oct 2021 #13

In hawaii about ten years ago Tree Lady Oct 2021 #14

Lack of intelligence is a contributing factor. Historic NY Oct 2021 #4

That's the problem with hyperthermia though leftstreet Oct 2021 #5

Yes, but you would think they'd plan in advance. BlackSkimmer Oct 2021 #6

The same symptoms are typical of hypothermia. LastDemocratInSC Oct 2021 #10

Their GPS also told the story LeftInTX Oct 2021 #7

Hiking downhill is hard on your knees Tree Lady Oct 2021 #12

And people wonder why I don't go hiking. Initech Oct 2021 #9