Mother Dies After Passing Out While Hiking With Young Daughters in Summer Heat: Officials

"It appears she suffered heat exhaustion and was not treated fast enough, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said

Arizona authorities say a family hike ended in tragedy after a mom of two died in the summer heat.

According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, the 44-year-old mother and her husband were visiting from Pennsylvania with their two daughters when they decided to hike on the Hiline Trail in Sedona on Friday, June 14.

The mother then passed out, causing another hiker to attempt life-saving measures until officials from the Sedona Fire Department arrived on the scene.

While the department took over the rescue efforts, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said it was "too late."

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"After interviewing her two young daughters and her husband, it appears she suffered heat exhaustion and was not treated fast enough," the sheriff's office said while issuing a warning about hiking in the summer months.

"The temperatures can be much hotter on trails that are along the rocks and have little shade," said the sheriff's office.

According to the hiking website AllTrails, the Hiline trail is considered a "challenging route" that takes about four hours to complete.

Arizona has also had multiple days of excessive heat in June, with some days exceeding 110 degrees, per local TV station WIFR.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states on its website that some of the symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, "cold, pale, and clammy skin," and a "fast, weak pulse."

When showing these symptoms, individuals are advised to loosen their clothes, move to a cool place, and drink water.

If symptoms get worse or last longer than an hour, the CDC recommends getting help right away.

The American Hiking Society advises that weather "can pose as many challenges as opportunities" when hiking.

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"Plan an early start for your hike when the day is cooler, and plan so that you’re walking in more shaded areas during the hottest part of the day," the organization states on its website.

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