USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. A 33-year-old man died and four others were rescued while hiking in an Arizona mountain range, officials said. First responders arrived at Superstition Mountains around 1 p.m. local time on May 11 after receiving a call about five hikers needing rescue, the Superstition Fire & Medical District said in asocial media post. Alongside the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Mesa Fire Department, SFMD said crews responded to what it calls a "1st alarm Mountain rescue." SFMD said the hikers needed emergency aid "reportedly due to heat issues." The 33-year-old man experienced a medical emergency and died before deputies arrived, Sam Salzwedel, Pinal County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, said in a statement. SFMD said four others were also rescued but "refused transport to the hospital." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Superstition Fire & Medical (@sfmd_az_gov) The group was traversing the Wave Cave Trail when the 33-year-old experienced a medical emergency, Salzwedel said. The hikers had reportedly been on the trail for six hours, according toAZFamily,ABC15andFOX10. Salzwedel referred USA TODAY to SFMD to clarify these details — the department did not immediately respond to request for comment. No foul play is suspected in the man's death and the Pinal County Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death, Salzwedel said. TheWave Cave Trail at Superstition Mountainsis near Gold Canyon, Arizona, which is about 40 miles east of Phoenix. The trail is about three miles long and reaches an elevation of 820 feet, according toAllTrails. More news:A bison gored visitor at Yellowstone National Park. What travelers need to know. SFMD cautioned hikers about heat-related illnesses after one person died on May 11. "As temperatures climb, so does the risk," SFMD said on social media. "Heat illness can set in fast, even for experienced hikers." The department said heat exhaustion or heat stroke can set in after less than an hour in Arizona's sun, where temperatures can reach 110℉ in the summertime. It also said most heat deaths happen on trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. "Please stay safe and plan wisely. No hike is worth your life," SFMD said. SFMD recommends the following measures for hikers to stay safe in hot weather: Avoid hiking in extreme heat, especially during excessive heat warnings. Always carry more water than you think you'll need, minimum 1 liter per hour of hiking. Never hike alone, and always tell someone your route. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, stop sweating or become confused, get help immediately. This story has been updated with additional information. Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY. She can be reached atMKhan@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:1 hiker dead, 4 hikers rescued in Arizona because of heat
