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A female hiker died on Sunday on a trail near near Quail Creek State Park in southern Utah , according to local reports. The woman, 56, who was not identified in the report, had sent out a distress call regarding lack of water and high temperatures, but by the time police arrived, she was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The local temperature was 106 degrees Fahrenheit when the woman's death was reported.
FIREFIGHTERS CARRY 160-POUND DOG DOWN OREGON MOUNTAIN AFTER PUP IS INJURED ON TRAIL This recent hiking death and others, many of them heat-related, have spotlighted the need for safety protocols. While experts agree that hiking is considered a good form of exercise , they stress the importance of being prepared before heading out on the trail, especially during the hot summer months. Outdoor enthusiasts shared tips to help prevent trail hazards amid a flurry of recent hiking-related deaths this summer.
(iStock) Outdoor enthusiasts shared the following important tips to help prevent hiking hazards. 1. Study the hiking area before your trip Before heading out on a hike , familiarize yourself with maps, landmarks and any restricted areas or required permits, say trail experts.
"Research the terrain, trail difficulty, weather conditions and local wildlife," Joey Coe, a trip leader for Backroads, a California-based travel touring company, told Fox News Digital. A female hiker (not pictu.