Hikers, dog rescued near Cedar Creek Falls
From North County Times:
“RAMONA —- Four hikers suffering from heat exhaustion were rescued Saturday in Cleveland National Forest, officials said.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection workers responded at about 4 p.m. to reports that hikers had suffered heat exhaustion on the Cedar Creek trail, CalFire Capt. Daryll Pina said.
He said rescuers drove to the hikers and rescued them along with one of the two dogs they had taken on the hike.
The other dog died because of the heat, he said.
Ramona Community Emergency Response Team volunteers were at the trail head to provide shelter and water to hikers who braved the 115-degree heat reported in areas of the canyon, Pina said. He said rescuers have responded to more than a dozen heat-related injuries on the trail during the last three weekends.”
This brings me back to my rant on my hike to Cedar Creek Falls. If it’s hot, start early and bring plenty of water. Or try a more moderate trail.
Be careful out there and make smart decisions, people.
These folks were lucky. Every year there are some that aren’t. What do people think?
Hah, I saw that same story. That is a dangerous hike in the summer. Like you mentioned in your rant, people are woefully unprepared, and often drink, or otherwise tire themselves before the long, hot trudge out. I was fairly disappointed in the experience when I did it. I’m glad the Forest Service and Cal Fire were there to help out.
These people should get their other dog taken away from them! What kind of person brings their dogs out in 115 degree heat?!?! Stupid people!!!
I read about another group of like 8 hikers that had to be rescued this past weekend outside of Phoenix. Dang heat wave!
Didn’t the pack sunscreen or enough water? Bringing dogs on a hike in weather like that is pretty ridiculous.