Tragic deaths of stepfather and son during Big Bend National Park hike.
TL;DR
A 14-year-old boy died while hiking with his stepfather and brother in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas. The stepfather died in a car crash after he hiked back to their vehicle to seek help. The incident occurred on the Marufo Vega Trail, where temperatures were 119 degrees. The park is experiencing extreme heat with highs reaching 110-119 degrees at low elevations and along the Rio Grande.
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