PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) – A child advocate says adults could face charges after taking multiple kids on a hike in Arizona in extreme heat, leading to the family needing to be rescued.
On Sunday, the family of 11 had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Phoenix. That trail was closed at the time due to the extreme heat, and warning signs were clearly posted that the trail was closed.
Six children, ages 5 to 15, were accompanied by five adults.
About two hours into the hike, the family called for help after multiple children began showing signs of heat exhaustion…