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Louisiana Heat Crisis Claims Lives | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s scorching summer is claiming lives — the state’s fourth heat-related death this year, with victims across Northeast Louisiana, Acadiana, and the Northshore, including three seniors and one adult in their 30s to 40s. A separate, heartbreaking case involves a 3-year-old boy found dead in a hot car in Ponchatoula — a tragedy underscoring the deadly danger of leaving kids unattended in vehicles. Health officials warn that hyperthermia occurs when the body can’t regulate temperature, and urge everyone to check out their safety resources. The state’s heat dashboard updates weekly —…
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