Coverage dated June 24, 2023 to June 25, 2023

Florida man and 14-year-old stepson die after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend park in Texas

Headline from ABC 7 New York

The 31-year-old man had been hiking the Marufo Vega Trail in west Texas with his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21. The National Park Service says temperatures at the time were 119 degrees.

ABC 7 New York's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

41 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida man, stepson found dead after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend Park in Texas (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Officials say a Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in West Texas. The 31-year-old man had been hiking the Marufo Vega Trail on Friday with his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas (opens MyNorthwest)

    Published

    MyNorthwest's feed description

    BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (AP) — A Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in West Texas,

  3. WFAA Dallas

    Florida man, 14-year-old stepson die while hiking at Big Bend National Park, officials say (opens WFAA Dallas)

    Published

    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    A father and his two stepsons from Florida were hiking the Marufo Vega Trail, officials said.

  4. AL.com

    Florida man, teen stepson die while hiking Texas national park in 119-degree heat (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    “The Marufo Vega Trail winds through extremely rugged desert and rocky cliffs within the hottest part of Big Bend National Park,” officials said.

  5. Local News 8

    A man and his stepson die after hiking in Big Bend National Park in 119-degree heat (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Two people died Friday after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas, the National Park Service said in a news release. A stepfather and his two stepsons from Florida were hiking the Marufo Vega Trail when temperatures were at 119 degrees, a…

  6. Tampa Bay Times

    Florida man, stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Texas’ Big Bend park (opens Tampa Bay Times)

    Published

    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    The park, like other parts of Texas, are experiencing daily high temperatures ranging from 110 degrees Fahrenheit to 119 degrees Fahrenheit.

  7. WHDH Boston

    A man and his stepson die after hiking in Big Bend National Park in 119-degree heat - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — Two people died Friday after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas, the National Park Service said in a news release.A

  8. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

    Published

    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas

  9. CBS News

    Man, teenage stepson dead after hiking in extreme heat through Texas's Big Bend National Park (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The 14-year-old boy collapsed on the trail, and his father died after leaving to try and find help, officials said Saturday.

  10. Fox News

    Florida man, stepson die after hiking at Texas national park in sizzling temps (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Big Bend National Park officials in Texas said a Florida stepfather and son died after hiking the Marufo Vega Trail on a day when temperatures reached 119 degrees.

  11. ABC 7 New York

    Florida man and 14-year-old stepson die after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend park in Texas (opens ABC 7 New York)

    Published

    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The 31-year-old man had been hiking the Marufo Vega Trail in west Texas with his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21. The National Park Service says temperatures at the time were 119 degrees.

  12. The Guardian

    Man and teen stepson die after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend in Texas (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The boy died after falling ill during the hike, and his stepfather was killed in a car accident as he tried to find help, authorities said

  13. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida man, stepson who died after hiking in extreme heat at Texas national park were from Orlando (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published

    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The Florida man and stepson who died while hiking during extreme heat at a Texas national park last week were from Orlando, the National Park Service (NPS) told FOX 35 News.

  14. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Hike in extreme heat at national park in Texas ends with death of man, stepson (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The stepfather dies in a crash while trying to get help for his 14-year-old stepson, who was later found dead along a trail at Big Bend National Park.

  15. Tampa Free Press

    Florida Man, Teen Stepson Dead After Hiking In Texas 'Extreme Heat' At Big Bend National Park (opens Tampa Free Press)

    Published

    Tampa Free Press's feed description

    A Florida man and his teenagA Florida man and his teenage stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas...

  16. KGET Bakersfield

    Florida man, stepson die during Texas hiking trip amid triple-digit heat (opens KGET Bakersfield)

    Published

    KGET Bakersfield's feed description

    A Florida man and his stepson died Friday while hiking at the Big Bend National Park in Texas, according to officials.

  17. WSVN Miami

    Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (AP) — A Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park

  18. People

    Man and 14-Year-Old Stepson Die After Hiking at Texas National Park in 119-Degree Heat (opens People)

    Published

    People's feed description

    A 14-year-old Florida boy died while hiking with his brother and stepfather at Texas’ Big Bend National Park on Friday — and his stepfather, who left to get help, was later found dead in a crashed car

  19. New York Post

    Father, 31, dies trying to save teen stepson, 14, who also perished on Texas hiking trail in scorching temperatures (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Temperatures reached as high as 119 degrees the day of the fatal hiking trip.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Florida man and 14-year-old stepson die after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend park in Texas | Since Then