A Family Friend Is Missing In The McDowell Mountains Near Scottsdale AZ. I Don’t Have Any Social Media. Please Help Make Aware.

[waspocrew]

Sorry to hear of the outcome, my condolences.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Sorry to hear.

Is there a cause of death yet?

I have to say, in the photo she looks underprepared for said +100°f AZ conditions. A good hat and sun protective clothing would be mandatory IMO.

Don't let a social media picture influence your assessment. According to various articles she was prepared for our heat.

 

[ozyclint]

It’s been over 100 degrees the last couple days there as well. Minimal shady areas and I’m not aware of many water tanks in that area.

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Is the missing poster inaccurate?
One would assume the description is as she was last seen.
Says black sports bra, black biker shorts with hair slicked back.
The picture reflects that.


Again sorry for your loss and grief.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Is the missing poster inaccurate?
One would assume the description is as she was last seen.
Says black sports bra, black biker shorts with hair slicked back.
The picture reflects that.


Again sorry for your loss and grief.

If you bothered to read the articles, you would have learned that she is a skilled hiker, hiked those same trails many times, and supposedly had sufficient water.

But nope, you go straight to taking a pop shot at her perceived lack of preparedness solely based upon a photo. Then in the same breathe you offer condolences. Class act on your part.

 

[atmat]

Hey guys, respectfully, this is the OP’s friend. Can we not devolve into arguing?

 

[Quandary]

Condolences to her family and friends. A real tragedy when someone so young passes away.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Just wanted to provide some closure if anyone was still giving this some thoughts and prayers.

No foul play or animal interaction, cause of death was major organ failure due to heat exhaustion. Her body was found 600 yards from the trail assumed to be on her way back down the trail towards her vehicle. Likely delirious and lost due to early or mid stage heat exhaustion. All 5 of her water bottles were consumed or poured onto herself to try and cool her body down.

She was the type of hiker to use these hikes as a training/fitness regimen, meaning she was likely pushing the pace and the heat stroke caught up to her before she could realize what was happening.

I wanted to post this as a general “warning” as this is a back country hunting forum full of folks who are outside and pushing the pace far more often than the average people.

PLEASE research the early warning signs of heat exhaustion. It doesn’t matter how fit you are or how acclimated to the heat you may be. When you’re out this summer training, hiking, shooting, etc. take the extra time to take breaks, drink water, find shade, and don’t push yourself to the brink when it’s dangerously hot outside.

Really do appreciate the thoughtful texts and messages here. You guys are a fantastic group.

 

[P Carter]

Just wanted to provide some closure if anyone was still giving this some thoughts and prayers.

No foul play or animal interaction, cause of death was major organ failure due to heat exhaustion. Her body was found 600 yards from the trail assumed to be on her way back down the trail towards her vehicle. Likely delirious and lost due to early or mid stage heat exhaustion. All 5 of her water bottles were consumed or poured onto herself to try and cool her body down.

She was the type of hiker to use these hikes as a training/fitness regimen, meaning she was likely pushing the pace and the heat stroke caught up to her before she could realize what was happening.

I wanted to post this as a general “warning” as this is a back country hunting forum full of folks who are outside and pushing the pace far more often than the average people.

PLEASE research the early warning signs of heat exhaustion. It doesn’t matter how fit you are or how acclimated to the heat you may be. When you’re out this summer training, hiking, shooting, etc. take the extra time to take breaks, drink water, find shade, and don’t push yourself to the brink when it’s dangerously hot outside.

Really do appreciate the thoughtful texts and messages here. You guys are a fantastic group.

Thank you so much for the follow up - but for the grace of God go I (we). It’s a common and natural instinct to have a knee-jerk reaction to blame the casualty, but goodness knows we’ve all gotten out of what could be deadly situations, whether by luck or otherwise. A good reminder to take these things seriously, and prayers to the family.