The Southern Arizona Rescue Association and the Pima County Sheriff's Department rescued four hikers.
SARA says one rescue happened on the Romero Canyon Trail. A hiker tried hiking to the Romero pools and got dehydrated.The Arizona Department of Public Safety Ranger 52 helicopter arrived and took the hiker down to an ambulance that was waiting.The helicopter did not leave yet so it was able to come back and rescue the second hiker.The helicopter was able to also locate and rescue the last two hikers.
All visitors to Grand Canyon should ensure they are drinking plenty of fluids, resting in shade during the heat of the day, watching for signs of distress in traveling companions, and dressing appropriately for the weather, which includes light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. The NPS does not recommend hiking from the rim to the river and back in one day."Corey Salmon is a real-time editor and associate producer for KGUN 9.
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