3 dead after spate of tragic accidents at national parks
Three people died after a spate of tragic accidents at United States National Parks in June. Three people died after a spate of tragic accidents at United States National Parks in June. A stepfather and his stepson died on Friday following a tragic series of events, beginning with his younger stepson, 14, losing consciousness while hiking the Big Bend National Park's Marufo Vega Trail in Texas. The stepfather and his two stepsons were attempting the challenging hike while the area experienced temperatures upwards of 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a press release from the National Park Service. Olympic National Park visitors center, at an elevation of 5,242 feet is a year-round destination in Washington State, June 22, 2022. (Photo by Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images “You can’t really carry enough water for these conditions,” Park Information Officer Tom VandenBerg said. “The sun doesn’t set until around 9:00 p.m., and the hottest ...