HEAT

Phoenix PD identifies boy who died after South Mountain hike rescue

(City of Phoenix/James Ritter/File photo)

The boy who died from heat-related issues following his rescue from a hike on South Mountain has been identified at Cortinez Logan.

Police said the 10-year-old and his family recently moved to Phoenix from Missouri.

The boy died Tuesday after suffering “heat-related emergencies” while hiking with his family on South Mountain, Phoenix police said.

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HEAT

Phoenix PD identifies boy who died after South Mountain hike rescue

(City of Phoenix/James Ritter/File photo)

Posted Thursday, July 4, 2024 7:22 am

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The boy who died from heat-related issues following his rescue from a hike on South Mountain has been identified at Cortinez Logan.

Police said the 10-year-old and his family recently moved to Phoenix from Missouri.

The boy died Tuesday after suffering “heat-related emergencies” while hiking with his family on South Mountain, Phoenix police said.

Detectives are investigating the death, which occurred after officers were called just before 3 p.m. July 2 to the South Mountain Park and Preserve to assist an injured hiker.

The boy was airlifted to an ambulance and taken to a hospital in critical condition. He died later from problems caused by the heat, police stated in a release.