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Three Rescues on Camelback Mountain | Mesa News
Phoenix Fire Department raced to Camelback Mountain for three harrowing rescues in one day—two heat-related emergencies and a chest pain case—all on Echo Canyon Trail. A young woman was found at 104°F, needing immediate cold immersion before being airlifted; her friend said she’d become unresponsive during a hike. Later, a man suffered chest pain at the summit and was also evacuated by helicopter. Officials warn these incidents could’ve been prevented with smarter timing—avoid hiking during peak heat—and note that key trails like Camelback and Piestewa Peak are now temporarily closed. Stay…
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