Child dies hiking in Arizona heat | West Coast Wrap

This week's extreme heat has claimed at least one life. Coming up on West Coast Wrap, we'll take you to Arizona where an entire community is mourning the loss of a boy who collapsed on a hot hiking trail.
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[@tmo-y5b]

What parent takes their child out for a grueling hike in 100+ degree heat? They should be prosecuted.

[@newmexicoballer3867]

Meth is a hell of a drug😅

[@youtubeuserzzzz]

People keep romanticizing that "its a dry heat". I'm from Arizona. Dry heat is much more dangerous than humidity heat. Sure one has the advantages of breathing better, however dry heat keeps you dry and you don't know you're severely dehydrated until it's too late: heat exhaustion, heat stroke or even death. Us smart locals don't play. We take the heat seriously. We know when to exit our dwellings for activities and when not to. This is irresponsible. There will be plenty of safer days to hike. I feel so much sorrow, that this kid didn't have a responsible Guardian to advise against this.😢😢

[@winning3329]

Heat is dangerous especially to children

[@y.r.9401]

@@youtubeuserzzzz Right! True!

[@jennyray1476]

Heat is heat , why take a child out to hike in this extreme heat , you take them to the pool

[@ayyyejesterdazed]

Ten years old?!? What idiots go hiking in the desert for 5 hours??? Those people did not deserve the love of that little boy. I feel sorry for the medical professionals who had to witness an innocent child die. It’s not fair.

[@carolbenson6524]

What kind of parents took a young boy hiking in deathly temperatures?

[@3l3llala13]

The type of parents who wanted one less mouth to feed.

[@marlithemartian888]

Exactly 🙄

[@elihubildad6677]

A parent that doesn't want to be controlled by government. When the pioneers can to America they looked at the native people setting around in the shade in the summer heat and concluded that they where just lazy brutes.

[@liannebedard5521]

Well, they now have a lifetime to smarten up.

[@danielleparra4800]

​@@elihubildad6677 what? 😂

[@moogs]

Who the hell says let’s go hiking during record heat?

[@nz6241]

In Arizona of all places.

[@locke3862]

Dumb people. Every single year. And every year people die.

[@elihubildad6677]

@@moogs the same people that go sky diving ,white water rafting and mountain climbing.

[@deedeeOWL]

Two years ago around April we naively planned to hike the Wave Trail but convinced by our inn manager to hike somehwere less challenging yet rewarding. I believe he saved our lives. 🙏

[@dp-kz5cs]

Always listen to the natives , good job you are good ,smart, ppl❤

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

I do yard work in the mornings only and try to be done by noon, especially because the heat has been brutal here in New Mexico recently, which is right next to Arizona, so we have similar conditions. They were out late morning from 9 to 2pm without shade and probably didn't have enough water or they didn't bring any electrolytes or salt drinks with them. People aren't taught about our saline levels and how drinking too much water can deplete them when we are dehydrated. This is sad!

[@graymatters2]

A minor dies in the heat but no mention of the boys parents. Terrible reporting.

[@tmo-y5b]

The KTVU team are nice people but NOT thorough in reporting news.

[@saylurrodriguez3315]

Being a firefighter in 100+ degree weather. That heat is unreal

[@TonyMaldonado-cv6lv]

Its Murder

[@pramodhini61]

Negligence on the parents. Poor boy had no control for this careless decision forced on him perhaps knowingly. RIP.

[@philmccracken179]

None of the others died🤷‍♂️

[@trustinsynchronicity]

Probably, the dad was trying to teach the son to come prepared, instead of behaving like your body is invincible and is man enough to take the heat. Maybe he was trying to teach the stubborn kid a lesson about not pretending you have no needs just cos you're a boy.

[@robertyoung2819]

​@trustinsynchronicity Sounds like you have "Inside Knowledge"... About the "BOY"... Please... Elaborate a bit more than what you have... That IS ONE HELL OF A LESSON... For a Ten year old... RIP...

[@cocoxtina8366]

No child should be out in the heat including infants! Their body is not fully developed & they can easily dehydrate or pass out. How irresponsible of parents taking their children out in severe Hot temperature🥵 & they probably think it's okay to leave them alone in a vehicle!

[@coffeepandacat]

Not even adults should be hiking in these temperatures yet these stupid people chose to go anways with their child and ultimately lose them. I feel so sorry for that boy, that was a painful way to go.😢

[@robertyoung2819]

With the windows rolled up...

[@MoonDog991]

The hell you doing hiking on a day like this?

[@carmenceballos3397]

These hiking areas should be closed during very hot days. Nobody should be out there

[@HermitOnWheels]

4:52 the boy hiking story starts here.

[@ClownActual]

Thank you

[@user_abcxyzz]

Bless you sir, saved me 23 min

[@HermitOnWheels]

@@user_abcxyzz Yes, I watched all of those minutes *just* for you guys. 😎💞

[@TonyMaldonado-cv6lv]

​@@HermitOnWheels thanks

[@robertyoung2819]

​@@user_abcxyzz Don't you mean... 04:23... Or did you take 23 minutes too find this...

[@thatisabsolutelykooooge2211]

Why would anyone hike in such heat? People are absolute dummies

[@kathrynjarlov5166]

Why on earth would you take a child hiking in that heat???

[@CL-mp4vn]

Who in their right mind would bring their young children go hiking in the hot summer ? RIP young boy

[@DGDR123]

You guys barely touched the story of the kid losing his life...wild times were in

[@0neandOnlyyy]

Who the hell hikes in this weather and to bring a young child too...... does anyone have common sense anymore?!

[@robertyoung2819]

NO...

[@pedrolopez3152]

Arizona heat 116 the last two days. Wtf

[@viciouslyxdelicious]

Why would you wanna go on a hike On A hot ass day ? Poor baby RIP

[@Imanimal-lover]

😢 More people need to acquire thinking ability and discernment. Thinking ahead and being cautious can save more lives. Why allow your family to hike in dangerous weather ?

[@sadib4782]

this is so wrong and makes me so angry. parents need to be investigated.

[@valkyrie1066]

When there is a scorching heat wave; the last place you want to take them is hiking in the desert. REALLY PEOPLE? Yes, we camped in the Anso Borrego Desert; but we were adults, going OFF SEASON Please...PLEASE...don't take small children or take them to a forested, shaded camping area.

[@Theendofeverything7036]

So why was a 10 year old boy on a hike during the summer in Arizona? The lack of logic is astounding.

[@tinadaugherty9073]

Taking a 10 year old boy out to hike. What Are the parents smoking????????😢

[@shuckahoseerazzle8486]

I may feel like a crappy parent, but then theres dumb people out there like this

[@shad0wCh8ser]

Child abuse. Just so you know, you need to drink like half a bottle of water (at least) every 20-30min in +90º weather. That's how much water you need to keep hydrated in hot temps. I looked it up to see bc I had to do yard work and I knocked down 2 bottles in hour but couldn't seem to keep hydrated. And I could tell I was dehydrated bc no matter how much water I drank, I never had to pee and water usually runs right thru me. You prob need to takine in 16oz or more of water every 20min in the 100's -that's if you don't stroke out first. I'm not in the desert but am from the South and I'm use to 100-106º summers -along with high humidity. And it has taught me to stay myself inside where the a/c is kickin'! Water and sweat can only cool you off so much. At some point your blood will literally boil and there's no help with that.

[@emacias1473]

Vegas resident here similar weather to Arizona and I'm pregnant rn my Dr told me I had to drink AT LEAST a gallon a day of water after I told her ive been having dizzy spells. I'm from southern California 55% average humidity unlike here it's been 8% so not used to it but these dry heats are no joke! Shame on these parents so ignorant I don't understand how people go out with children and pets in these triple digits!

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

@@emacias1473

[@user_abcxyzz]

You're not hydrating in that heat with just water. You need electrolytes. Nobody ever mentioned s that, they just say water water water. WRONG! without electrolytes you are simply flushing out what little electrolytes you do have and making yourself more dehydrated.

[@rkgsd]

I work in TV news and found it tacky to lead with a fire in California when you have the unusual and tragic story of a kid dying on a hike. Wildfires are a normal occurance in the state.

[@MatchaKat94]

It's a California news station. The story about the boy in AZ is tragic, but the state burning down around us is a little more front of mind for Californians. The fires are historically unusual, by the way. The frequency, size, duration and intensity of these fires are far greater than they were in the past.

[@accountantreviews7002]

very sad as this could have been prevented

[@VitaminDeeeeee]

Parents should be charged

[@pocalypto]

Why would you do that

[@mmac8379]

The stupidity of the parents, WTF???

[@jonmacdonald5345]

I would only hike at night this time of year !

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

Don't do that,,, That's when the Big Foots come out,,,,, (not joking),

[@jonmacdonald5345]

@@JustMe-gs9xi I'm down with them never had any problems.

[@coolguy6654]

Rest in peace 🙏🏽

[@susannyysti869]

DO NOT HIKE HERE IN AZ IN JULY....

[@newmexicoballer3867]

I just never understood the fascination of hiking. It's a risky activity.

[@geraldwatkins6134]

They wanna see something, they wanna gang up on somebody out there. They love to be where there are no witnesses. They die out there because that's what they are looking for. If they go out there & see a community being self-sufficent, they are gonna come back & disrupt it.

[@emacias1473]

It's nice during the spring at dawn getting that fresh clean air but any other time like peak afternoon or when sun is about to set is foolish imo

[@maryfilippou6667]

This shows importance of diligently daily following the news! Only a year or 2 back a young San Francisco family moved to NoCal for better life with baby girl. All 3 with dog died on long arduous Hot near treeless trail. It was given Wide media coverage. One should read and watch and Remember. Ghastly heat in this tragedy. Following Meteorological reports vital as sunhats barely figure in such hellish heat. Sunglasses, Much water- so heavy to carry.

[@Imanimal-lover]

I remember that horrific news report. 😢 Its important to stay hydrated in this heat even while we're home 😮 Why go hiking ? So what if you're healthy, right ? That doesn't make one invincible .

[@530MAIDU]

The Heat 🤷🏻‍♀️🔝🔥☝🏽. WHO would take a child hiking in this ridiculous heat ?! 😢💔 They deserve a stiff Sentence ! 🤔⚖️ I’m close to the Fire that was lit by a DA Arsonist. It’s finally out.

[@isabellegarcia9205]

I'm so sorry to hear this, poor kid.🤧🙏🏼🌷

[@gabs4692]

Just the title made me upset. This is child abuse. As a parent we are supposed to protect our children and make the right decisions for them.

[@paulatyler8218]

WTH? Why put them thru that? Omg!

[@kelleyanne2368]

I was born in Phoenix, I'm so glad I left

[@cripblue5265]

Follow the money sounds like insurance

[@dretrunkslumpdrizzah]

They unknowingly murdered their child... No child dies without telling the parent something is wrong...

[@trustinsynchronicity]

Maybe they were trying to punish the boy for acting too masculine and invincible.

[@andrelockridge9109]

So tragic & so avoidable! Not this time of the year,just too hot!

[@wesleycarlisle3025]

Prayers for the family 🙏😢

[@Skylersteel]

People are Fukin nuts

[@BrianHom-d6j]

That’s not how to check temperature….

[@juliecasey5196]

Rest In Peace to the young man🙏🙏

[@dp-kz5cs]

People always think they know everything . I dont go to nasa and act like im smart cuz i watch y.t.😂

[@cataderian]

dry heat- so is your oven.

[@robertyoung2819]

When I joined the US Air Force... I was stationed just south of Alamogordo New Mexico... In the White Sands Missile Range... With Triple digit heat in summer... Parents in Florida... Would always say "Well... It's a dry heat"... I sent them a T-shirt... With Two Skeletons lying on lounge chairs... With Large Letters... "NEW MEXICO" Over top then "IT'S A DRY HEAT" under the Skeletons...

[@brendaestrada1782]

Use an umbrella for shade if you have to go outside past 10am

[@susannyysti869]

Its been 115 here in Az , the last 3 days....follow the locals, we dont hike in July

[@Sparklfoot]

What kind of parents would do this. Poor kid, that must have been awful.

[@themoth13]

my mother is lucky this did not happen to me on 100 degree day at a park when i didnt want to go. i am also lucky i didnt lose my life. this is unacceptable for a parent to do this.

[@BFRIZZLE909]

This is a sad beige mom super hipster thing to do... why? Kids and elderly are super sensitive to heat. Sleep easy lil one .

[@clemdane]

Two seconds about the boy in Arizona and suddenly we're talking about Gavin Nuisance and some California wildfire. Is this ADD or clickbait?

[@snicole042]

I’ve watched the girls who ran track run in 100 degree weather no problem in Las Vegas. He was probably already dehydrated!!!! Our bodies will acclimate to the heat like they have for thousands of years.

[@mama5bears]

Definitely neglect… MURDER. Those parents knew better and caused their child to die on purpose!!!

[@trustinsynchronicity]

Maybe the boy was the one insisting on proving how tough he is, but wasn't very tough.

[@ALadynamedBug]

Parents should be sued for child abuse!

[@angelforceforyou]

Who TF took their 10 yr old hiking in Arizona in the middle of summer?!!! Who are these parents?!!!

[@MaineUSA]

Awesome parents

[@marlithemartian888]

The West is amazing 🔥

[@BPRED516]

What the hell is wrong with people? Selfishness!!!!

[@Gryphon999]

Some one tell me why it's harder to get a drivers license than it is to say you're a parent😢

[@iGame3D]

Vehicle accidents kill 40,000 people a year, injure 400,000 people a year. I've been a parent for 24 years and haven't injured or killed anyone, most parents can say the same. On the other hand vehicle accidents killed an uncle, and every family member has been in at last one or more accident, even the kid who just started driving not long ago.

[@Dwn2Race]

Parents are to blame for this child’s death…. Wanna bet they’ll blame climate change…

[@myrtlekelly8603]

Where is the 10-year-old little boy's mother?Why she letting him hike in the in the?Uh desert locked up by his safe and that heat

[@daophan3709]

Waters. Dirts flames fires suffocates no oxygen no fuel for fire.

[@Jkstolz]

Someone moved here from California again, and they're not so smart

[@orbsandshadows8899]

Parents do this kind of thing allllll the time They parade their children around in the heat to sporting events It’s absolutely ridiculous Don’t be crying on media after deliberately doing this.

[@hellofurend]

those parents saved a lot of money

[@PromoCodeLady]

WHAT CHILD SHOW THE PHOTOS.

[@KeithAlmond-j7r]

They should charge the parents with abuse. Just like the parents are making the children play sports that don’t want to play. It’s only for there selfish needs.

[@daophan3709]

Hospitals? ? Doctors? ? Calls hospitals? ? Calls doctors? ?

[@HermitOnWheels]

Pfft I’m sitting in 114 in northern Cali

[@Chrissy881]

Child Abuse resulting in DEATH

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

Why would anyone go hiking in 100+ weather? That's just Darwin Award levels

[@daophan3709]

Waters.

[@aleksanderkuncwicz7277]

Usa should making canals made made rivers in the desert,and end this dangerous desert.

[@daophan3709]

Frozen water.

[@ravelfish6018]

We are all God's children, and he left us in a hot car

[@artic_dh]

Looks like homicide to me

[@LazarusEli]

🙏🙏🙏😥🥺😔💔💔💔🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@trustinsynchronicity]

Cigarettes should be outlawed everywhere.

[@philmccracken179]

All of you that are being hard on the parents I gotta question, what should happen to people who have dogs that attack and maul children? Do you have the same venom towards them, or just the parent taking their child hiking?

[@smileimagirl]

You cannot be serious without analogy.It's apples and oranges.

[@philmccracken179]

@@smileimagirl why is it a bad analogy ?

[@justinsane7128]

Focus bro, or they'll call you Joe.

[@JonYazzie]

It was a set up... Put the parents in jail yo.....