Weber County SAR shares safety tips after 19-year-old suffers from heat exhaustion
Jul 23, 2022, 5:59 PM | Updated: Feb 14, 2023, 4:14 pm
(Weber County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue/Facebook)
(Weber County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue/Facebook)
WEBER COUNTY, Utah — Search and rescue crews were called out Friday after a 19-year-old man suffered heat exhaustion while out on Ben Lomond Peak.
Officials with Weber County Search and Rescue said crew members responded to the area, located the teen — who had run out of water, and then safely brought him off the mountain.
“WCSAR has been receiving many heat related calls recently,” read a Saturday afternoon Facebook post from the agency.
The agency shared some safety tips when outside in extreme temperatures:
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On hot days, plan on bringing 0.5-1L per hour you plan to be out.
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Plan extra in case you end up being out longer than expected.
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Turn around when you have used half of your water.
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Drink at regular intervals to satisfy thirst, to replace water lost as sweat.
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Bring snacks to help replace expended energy (carbs and protein) and electrolytes (sodium).
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Plan your hikes in the morning or evening to avoid the hotter parts of the day.
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Watch for early signs of heat exhaustion, including intense thirst, weakness, discomfort, anxiety, dizziness.
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If this occurs, find a shady cool area and rest. If symptoms don’t improve, or worsen to include confusion or loss of consciousness, call for help.
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Lastly, have fun while still being prepared and safe!
