GOLD CANYON, AZ — Pinal County Sheriff's Office say a man has died after a medical emergency at Wave Cave Trail east of Gold Canyon Sunday afternoon.
Officials say crews received a call around 12:45 p.m. from a group of hikers in need of rescue due to heat issues.
Superstition Fire and Medical officials say the group reported being on the trail for six hours.
According to fire officials, a man became unresponsive and CPR was initiated until fire crews arrived.
Officials say a 33-year-old man was found deceased.
SPMD officials say four other patients were assisted down the trail and refused to be transported to the hospital.
Fire crews used UTVs, brush trucks, and helicopters to extricate the people off the trail.
PCSO officials said no foul play is expected.
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