Hiker dies from heat stroke near Julian


Lynn Thu Tran, who lived with her family in Escondido, was hiking about 5:30 p.m. off Eagle Peak Road when she felt ill. She was found unconscious from heat stroke and airlifted to a hospital, where she died, sheriff’s officials said.

A sheriff’s helicopter crew responded to a second rescue in the same area the following day. A couple was able to walk out on their own after being given water, but their dog needed to be rescued. While transporting the dog, the crew was flagged down by another group of hikers, who pointed to a 79-year-old man sitting against a rock complaining of dizziness and weakness. He was hoisted to an ambulance at a nearby Cal Fire station.

Both the man and the dog were expected to recover.

The heat wave is forecast to last through Thursday, with temperatures in the 90s and 100s in the inland and desert areas, according to the National Weather Service.

Authorities urge the public to take precautions when doing outdoor activities. Stay hydrated, dress for the heat, take regular breaks and buddy up.


