Ice Bags Save Lives on Phoenix Trails | Phoenix News

Phoenix firefighters are turning a simple, low-tech solution into a lifesaver on mountain trails: dumping patients with heat stroke—some with temps over 109°F—into blue body bags stuffed with ice to cool them down fast before they even reach the hospital. This method, already in use for years, has revived unconscious hikers who were barely breathing when found, now talking by the time they get medical care. With mountain rescues up 50% this year, the city is ramping up safety measures like trail closures and ice stations—but officials warn hikers to stay hydrated and know their limits. Sometimes, the most effective solutions are the simplest ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe05c5b4b8868c21