A motorcyclist died and a second was hospitalized due to the extreme heat after riding through Death Valley National Park in California, officials said.
A motorcyclist died Saturday from suspected heat exposure in California’s Death Valley National Park, and another was hospitalized as sweltering temperatures shattered records in the West over the weekend. Officials did not release any details about the motorcyclist who died. The other motorcyclist was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital for 'severe heat illness,' the park said in a statement. No details about their condition were immediately provided.
The scorching temperatures prevented emergency medical helicopters from responding, as the aircraft cannot generally fly safely over 120 F, officials said. The park was under an 'extreme summer heat' alert, which advises visitors to avoid hiking after 10 a.m., drink plenty of water and 'travel prepared to survive.' YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SHOOTING LEAVES SUSPECT DEAD, OFFICER INJURED Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds echoed a similar warning in a statement.
Besides not being able to cool down while riding due to high ambient air temperatures, experiencing Death Valley by motorcycle when it is this hot is further challenged by the necessary heavy safety gear worn to reduce injuries during an accident,' the park statement said. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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