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3 hikers die at Grand Canyon due to the heat as temperatures reach extreme levels, rangers say
By Ryan McCoy, Jordan Gartner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — Authorities said three people have died in heat-related incidents over the past week on Grand Canyon trails.Grand Canyon National Park rangers and first responders said two of the emergency calls came from the Inner Canyon trails, where temperatures in the s...
Key takeaway Grand Canyon National Park rangers and first responders said two of the emergency calls came from the Inner Canyon trails, where temperatures in the shade can top 109 degrees in the afternoon.
Why this matters in The Midland
For Midlanders planning summer trips to the Grand Canyon, the recent heat-related deaths of three hikers serve as a stark warning about the dangers of extreme temperatures in the canyon. Given Midland 's own experience with scorching summers, locals should be particularly cautious when venturing into the Grand Canyon's Inner Canyon trails, where temperatures can soar to 109 degrees in the shade. The National Park Service's advisory to avoid these trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the summer months is a crucial one, and Midlanders would do well to heed this warning to ensure their safety. As residents of a city that shares similar heat risks, Midlanders should be mindful of their physical limitations and take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses when hiking in extreme temperatures.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? GRAND CANYON, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — Authorities said three people have died in heat-related incidents over the past week on Grand Canyon trails.Grand Canyon National Park rangers and first responders said two of the emergency calls came from the Inner Canyon trails, where temperatures in the s...
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