Two Heat-related Deaths Reported In North Texas
North Texas: As the relentless heatwave continues across North Texas, authorities have reported two tragic heat-related deaths. On Saturday, while an excessive heat warning was in effect, officials confirmed the deaths of a 76-year-old woman in Corinth, Denton County, and a 72-year-old man in Granbury, Hood County.
Medical examiners determined that both individuals succumbed to hyperthermia, a severe heat illness. The Lake Cities Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at a senior living facility in Corinth just before 10 a.m. The elderly woman was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died.
June Tucker, a neighbor of the deceased woman, expressed her shock at the news. “She had a walker out here every day, and she was doing so well. I was shocked to find out that she had passed because she was a blessing to all of us who knew her,” Tucker said.
Later that evening, Hood County officials responded to a similar situation involving a 72-year-old man in his Granbury home. A medical helicopter airlifted him to a Fort Worth hospital, where he later died. The Hood County Sheriff’s Office reports that the man’s wife is currently in the hospital in Somervell County.
Over the weekend, MedStar, a Fort Worth emergency medical service, reported a surge in heat-related calls. The extreme temperatures prompted urgent reminders for residents to stay hydrated, ensure proper air circulation in their homes, and regularly check on elderly and vulnerable individuals.
With temperatures remaining dangerously high, it is crucial to take precautions and support those most at risk during this heatwave.
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