July 22nd 2023.
Steve Curry, 71, was an avid outdoor enthusiast who unfortunately passed away while hiking in Death Valley National Park, the world's hottest place. On Sunday, temperatures reached a staggering 53°C, and officials believe Steve's death was heat-related.
Just hours before his death, Steve had been speaking to a Los Angeles Times reporter about why he hiked in such extreme conditions. "Why do I do it? Why not?" he said when asked.
Steve's wife, Rima Evans, said: "He wanted to go to Death Valley. He wanted to do a hike. He went having accomplished something he wanted to do."
The National Park runs along part of central California's border with Nevada, and is known as the hottest place on Earth. It has even recorded the highest temperature ever on Earth, with 57°C in July 1913 at Furnace Creek.
Steve had joined a rock climbing group and taken wilderness training courses, and he was happiest when he could be out there sleeping under the stars. Rima said: "That was his joy."
Unfortunately, Steve is the second hiker to die in the park this month. His death is a stark reminder of the dangers of extreme heat, and a tragic loss for the outdoor community.
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