Woman, 57, died in 100-degree heat in the Grand Canyon

A 57-year-old woman died while attempting to hike eight miles in Grand Canyon National Park during 100-degree heat.

Melanie Hamling, whose identity was confirmed by park authorities, was hiking with another person near the Tuweep area of the park Sunday when she fell unconscious. By the time help arrived, Hamling had died.

'My best friend, partner, and all-around amazing human, Melanie Staples Hamling passed away Sunday from heat exhaustion during a hike in the grand canyon,' Hamling's partner Russ James wrote on social media.

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