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\"SunRecently, a reader was kind enough to share his experience on what happened to him while hiking a couple of years ago. Heat stroke<\/a> is a very serious condition that can easily kill a hiker who doesn’t know what to look out for. Here is his story:<\/p>\n

Here are three views of what happened on that fateful day, July 18, 2009.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. His wife\u2019s side of the story\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have to tell you….\u00a0 Just went through quite a weekend here….but Bob is home from the hospital and back at work.\u00a0 Bob??<\/p>\n

He went hiking on Mt. Diablo in Concord Saturday, alone; in what he thought would be heat in about the 80’s.\u00a0 Brought lots of water….it turned out to be 104 degrees; he was nearing the end of his water on the way down around 3pm, so was rationing it.\u00a0 Fast forward: he was “found” on the trail, collapsed in the hot sun and unresponsive, dehydrated and beyond heat exhaustion to where he was no longer sweating.\u00a0 Some bikers found him; a park ranger called in the ambulance, and dumped water on him to bring down his 103 degree body temp. He was rushed to the hospital, grey and “shutting down.”\u00a0 (Eeeeeeeek)\u00a0 Lots of fluids, lots of care, kept overnight, he was back at work Monday, in disbelief that could happen to him, the experienced hiker….<\/p>\n

I however, was at home “recovering” on Monday.\u00a0\u00a0 Almost no sleep Sat. night; and of course my usual after the fact trauma, having been totally on top of things during the crisis.\u00a0 Which it was: the park ranger told me we were lucky; it doesn’t always turn out this way (alive).\u00a0 The fact that Bob was near the bottom, and therefore accessible (rather than five miles in), made a big difference, and that he’s otherwise healthy and in good shape, which aided recovery.\u00a0 But wow. What an experience. He’s banged and bruised a bit from apparently falling in the collapse, but gee, he’s breathing.\u00a0 I can stand the funny colors for a while…<\/p>\n

I got “the call” from the hospital while in IKEA, of all places.\u00a0 I got to the hospital, 45-60 minutes away, in about 30 minutes, mindful of not winding up in the bed next to Bob.<\/p>\n

When I got there, he was “asleep,” sedated from the delirium, hooked up to everything, and being rehydrated.\u00a0 He later described weird\/bizarre hallucinations, probably in the ambulance, which sounded like an out of body experience.\u00a0 This was all very interesting, except that it was in the context of Bob’s survival. I’ve now restricted him to our local Redwood Park where “hot” is 75.\u00a0 Egads.\u00a0 Have a nice day. :)\u00a0 So what’s new with you?\u00a0 Love, Muri, and still, Bob<\/p>\n


\n2.\u00a0 His view of the incident in a letter to the park ranger who helped him.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear ranger xxxx,<\/p>\n

I\u2019m sorry that I didn\u2019t get the chance to thank you over the phone or in person for helping me when I collapsed on Saturday, July 18 near the Mitchell Canyon trailhead.\u00a0 Maybe email is the easiest way to communicate.\u00a0 Fortunately all my tests at John Muir Hospital in Concord came back excellent.<\/p>\n

Here is my hiking background.\u00a0 I\u2019ve hiked for over 40 years, mostly by myself and I\u2019ve never had anything happen to me.\u00a0 Maybe I\u2019ve been lucky but I take precautions to minimize risk.\u00a0 The peace, quiet and beauty of my surroundings while on a hike are something special that can\u2019t be replicated anywhere.\u00a0 It\u2019s magic to me.\u00a0 Hiking at my own pace and taking photos while I hike is what I enjoy.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve hike many trials on Mt. Diablo over the last 10 years in all seasons and always bring a map.\u00a0 I\u2019ve done the hike from Mitchell Canyon to Twin Peaks to Eagle Peak to Muruchio Gap and back via the Back Creek Trail over 6 times. On hikes of this elevation change and distance I typically bring two liters of water and almost always have \u00bd liter of water left when I return to my car.\u00a0 My biggest fear has always been of mountain lions.\u00a0 That is why I carry an air horn.<\/p>\n

I thought the weather forecast had a high of 84 for Walnut Creek on Saturday.\u00a0 Obviously I was very wrong.\u00a0 If I had known it would be over 90 degrees, I would have gone to Mt. Tamalpais.\u00a0 After lunch at 1PM on Eagle Peak I realized that I was low on water.\u00a0 On the way back I rationed the remaining water and limited myself to a mouthful of water every 15 minutes.\u00a0 That was an inadequate amount.
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\nWhat I feel are my mistakes on this hike.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. I should have checked the forecasted temperature before I left in the morning.\u00a0 That will happen.<\/li>\n
  2. I should have brought a spare liter of water.\u00a0 That will happen.<\/li>\n
  3. Obviously I had no ID with me.\u00a0 It was in my other pack.\u00a0 I have now put together ID that consists of my driver\u2019s license, health insurance card, and phone numbers of my wife and three children.\u00a0 This new ID information is in all my packs.<\/li>\n
  4. My biggest mistake was not hiking with a partner.\u00a0 I am not sure I want to change that, even knowing the risk of what could happen to me. The outdoors is my passion.\u00a0 I enjoy going where I want, going when I want, setting my own pace and stopping to take photos at my discretion.\u00a0 I enjoy the quiet and solitude.\u00a0 Because of this I restrict myself to staying on trials and not bushwhacking.\u00a0 We live in a beautiful world.\u00a0 I want to hike in it and capture its beauty with my camera to remember it.\u00a0 I know that hiking alone is stupid and wrong but I\u2019m not sure I want to give that up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The results of my stupidity<\/strong><\/em>
    \nMy wife said that the bicyclists found me near the trail head and poured water over me to cool me down. She said I was unconscious and unresponsive.\u00a0 Approximately where and when was I found?<\/p>\n

    I would appreciate any other information you can provide about the incident, your input, what you recommend I do differently in the future and even my stupidity about hiking alone.\u00a0 I know it\u2019s dangerous but I enjoy the peace and solitude of the wilderness.<\/p>\n

    Thanks for your help and feedback,
    \nDumb hiker (me)<\/p>\n

    3.\u00a0 The park ranger\u2019s view of the incident.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Dear Hiker,
    \nI wanted to apologize for the delay in responding to you- my schedule is very unpredictable.\u00a0 Here is basically a synopsis of what occurred as I was involved.\u00a0 I started my shift at Mitchell Canyon at 3pm and began working on some paperwork.\u00a0 At approximately 3:30, I received radio notification from our dispatch center (located in Monterey) that a male subject was passed out at the Mitchell Canyon Fire Road gate.\u00a0 I immediately requested that they notify Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to respond as well.\u00a0 I arrived at the gate within a minute of receiving the call and while parking observed the two bicyclists pick you up and carry you to the picnic table in the shade located right next to the green gate at the beginning of the fire road.\u00a0 No one knows how long you were unconscious for- it could have been a minute or thirty minutes.\u00a0 While treating you, no one passed us going up Mitchell Canyon Fire Road or going down.<\/p>\n

    Once I got my medical equipment out, the bicyclists began pouring water over your forehead to try and cool you down.\u00a0 It was immediately apparent that you were suffering from heat stroke- skin that was hot and dry, unconscious, unresponsive to voice or pain (pinching on arm), rapid pulse (130+) and the fact that you were out hiking in the heat.\u00a0 While I was checking your blood pressure, pulse and breathing we continued to pour water on your forehead and chest.\u00a0 I also got several ice packs for under your arm pits, behind your neck and your groin.\u00a0 Basically, we continued to try and get you cool until Contra Costa Fire and American Medical Response ambulance arrived on scene.\u00a0 They arrived approximately 15 minutes after me and took over patient care.\u00a0 The fire fighter\/paramedic started an IV and then we prepared to load you into the AMR ambulance.<\/p>\n

    You left the parking lot and went enroute to John Muir Concord at 3:59.\u00a0\u00a0 Later in the evening my trainee and I stopped by to ensure that you were doing well and the hospital had all the information needed to contact your relatives.\u00a0 This is where we met your wife who was in the process of notifying family members.\u00a0 I explained to your wife what I had done and where you were found.\u00a0 I wanted to give your wife as much information as possible but not add to the worry or stress that she was already dealing with.\u00a0 I\u2019m not sure why your toes were bruised, when you were on the gurney, I asked the AMR paramedic if he wanted me to take off your shoes.\u00a0 At that point he began to take them off and I put your wallet in your shoes so you could be identified at the hospital and they could notify your family.\u00a0 Everything looked normal with your feet and my goal to get the shoes off was to allow better circulation and more cooling.<\/p>\n

    Heat stroke is a very serious condition which has unfortunately resulted in one fatality at Mount Diablo this year.\u00a0 It was not a highly publicized case but late in June we had a fatality of Clayton resident who was only 49 years old. Basically he tried to do more than he should have given his physical condition and the weather and was unable to get immediate help due to his remote location.\u00a0 We located him within about half an hour with the assistance of a CHP helicopter but there was a delay in notifying 9-1-1 of his condition and he deteriorated extremely fast.<\/p>\n

    As for what you did right\u2026there are a lot of things- water, food, all the supplies in your pack, your health, knowing where you were going, knowing your abilities, etc.,.\u00a0 As for what was out of your control\u2026the heat (it was much hotter than forecasted) and how your body reacts to heat.\u00a0 Things to keep in mind for the future\u2026bring more water than you think that you may need (you might need to share with someone on the trail who is in bad condition), begin drinking water on the day before the hike, immediately notify others if you feel dizzy, have extreme cramps, can\u2019t think normally, etc., this can be done via cell phone or just by letting others on the trail know that you may need help (this is not uncommon and I have given at least 50 people rides to their cars during hot days in the 8+ years that I have worked here).\u00a0 While it is always best to hike with someone else, I understand and support your reasons for hiking alone.\u00a0 I run 4-9 miles in various parts of the north side of the park (since I live here) and I always run alone.<\/p>\n

    As for the mountain lions- they are definitely around but are more of a concern traditionally in the border between development and open space.\u00a0 Most healthy mountain lions will know when you are around and you won\u2019t see them.\u00a0 The older\/sick lions hang out along the developed\/undeveloped areas because there is food in the backyards and on the trails (domestic animals) that is much easier to hunt than a healthy deer running up a steep hillside.\u00a0 Here is a link from the Department of Fish and Game that provides good information about mountain lions.\u00a0 I\u2019m not saying don\u2019t carry the air horn- it is definitely worth the weight to carry to ward off a mountain lion or to let us know where you are if you are lost.<\/p>\n

    If there is anything that I did not cover, or if you want additional information, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me.\u00a0 Sorry again for being difficult to contact but we have had a lot of stuff going on and as usual we are short staffed.<\/p>\n

    Take care during your recovery period and hopefully we will see you in the park hiking again.<\/p>\n

    Thanks,
    \nState Park Peace Officer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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