Santa Clara-Ivins police investigating heat-related death of hiker and injuries to her parents that occurred while hiking in Snow Canyon State Park over the weekend.
Victim’s parents remain in intensive care from heat injury fighting for their lives.Police are still investigating the death of a woman and injuries to her parents who were found inon Saturday when search and rescue officers responded to a report of two hikers suffering from heat exhaustion.
The 30-year-old was dead when police found her. She was identified Monday as the Ordóñezes’ daughter, Belyruth, their only child. “She was a great friend who was very humble and always willing to serve and help others,” Calderone said. “Her dream was to come to Utah, attend school, get married and build a family here.”to raise $80,000 to pay for the family’s funeral and medical expenses. Thus far, friends and neighbors have donated nearly $5,500, she said.
“People often overestimate their abilities, head out and think, ‘Oh, I’m just going to be gone a short while. I only need one bottle of water’ or ‘I have experience and have hiked a lot,’"Chavez said. “But even the most experienced hikers can run into problems out there.”
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