They were hiking the Marufo Vega Trail at Big Bend National Park, a rugged desert trail with no shade.
The National Park Service said a 14-year-old boy and his 31-year-old stepfather died last week after hiking at Big Bend National Park, where temperatures reached 119 degrees.
The National Park Service said the teen fell ill and lost consciousness while hiking. Officials said the stepfather hiked back to the car to get help while the older brother attempted to carry the teen back to the trailhead. "The Marufo Vega Trail winds through extremely rugged desert and rocky cliffs within the hottest part of Big Bend National Park," the National Park Service said."No shade or water makes this strenuous trail dangerous to attempt in the heat of summer. Big Bend is currently experiencing extreme heat with daily highs reaching 110-119 F at low elevations and along the Rio Grande.
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