Three children and one adult were hospitalized after being rescued along with nine others on a hiking trail amid oppressive heat in Arizona. Citing a release from the Scottsdale Fire Department, ABC News reports that the group, in town for a family reunion, decided to go on an early morning hike Friday on the Gateway Loop Trail in Scottsdale, setting out around 7:30am local time. The fire department was called to the scene less than three hours later to initiate a rescue, and they found the group in a wash under a tree several miles down the trail.

An adult female was taken off the trail via a “big wheel operation” and taken to a local hospital, Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio tells ABC. The release notes that a 10-year-old victim was transported to a nearby children’s hospital to be checked out, while two toddlers with heat exhaustion symptoms—one a year old, the other 18 months—were also hospitalized. All of the other hikers were said to have been able to leave the trail on their own power.

Folio tells ABC that the group, which had started to run low on water, wisely “called early” for help, before things got too dire. KNXV reports that all parties involved in the ordeal are expected to survive. The fire department ended its press release with cautionary tips about hiking on hot days, as well as a list of symptoms for heat exhaustion and heatstroke. “With the hot desert temperatures in full swing, it becomes vital to follow basic precautions when hiking,” the department notes. (More hikers stories.)

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates chose to remove starting first baseman Rowdy Tellez from their game Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, due to injury.

The Pirates announced that Tellez suffered from back spasms, leading to the medical staff to examine him and treat him. They also announced his status is day-to-day.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher in right-hander Zac Gallen hit Tellez on his hand in the top of the first inning. Medical staff and Pirates manager Derek Shelton looked at him, but decided to keep him on.

Tellez struggled in his next at-bat in the top of the third inning, laboring through and eventually fouling out to Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno.

Shelton took Tellez out shortly after and put utilityman Connor Joe in his place.

Tellez has hit .249 this season, with 62 hits in 249 at-bats, along with 10 doubles, nine home runs, 36 RBI and 19 walks to 56 strikeouts. He also has a .299 on-base percentage, .398 slugging percentage and .697 OPS.

He played with the Toronto Blue Jays from 2018-21, before they traded him to NL Central rival in the Milwaukee Brewers for pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis in July 2021. Tellez spent 2021-23 with the Brewers

He signed with the Pirates on a one-year contract worth $3.2 million and $4 million with incentives.

Tellez had a rough start to the season, but his recent play, including hitting over .300 in July, has started to lead to great reception from the home fans.

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(CONSUMER) —Summer isn’t all fun in the sun. It increasingly includes dangerous heat and severe storms, but there are ways to protect yourself and your home.

Consumer Reports explains that a good defense against Mother Nature’s warm weather wrath starts with DIY projects around the house.

Climate change brings more frequent and destructive weather from coast to coast. That’s led to a dramatic increase in many homeowner’s insurance policies. But that price hike doesn’t mean you’re getting more coverage.

Homeowner’s insurance generally doesn’t cover water from outside your house, so supplementing your insurance with a flood policy is not a bad idea.

Even without a flood, extreme heat can damage water in surprising ways, specifically with your plumbing. Take metal pipes: They can expand and contract and, over time, leak.

You should inspect your plumbing routinely or have a plumber do it regularly. You could also consider installing a leak detector. They’re a little expensive upfront but can save you tons of money in the long run.

Consumer Reports recommends the leak detector, Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff System 900-001, which costs $500.

Extreme heat can wreak havoc on your roofing even when the weather is dry. It’s essential to inspect it and look for damaged shingles or tiles and replace them before they leak and cause more damage.

The heat could overtax your air conditioning system. Regularly replacing the air filters and scheduling routine professional maintenance will help avoid pricey repairs later.

High heat and humidity can also create ideal conditions for mold and mildew. To prevent this, you should keep the humidity inside your home between thirty and fifty percent.

Anything higher and mold and dust mites can thrive. A dehumidifier can help with that.

Consumer Reports tested dozens of dehumidifiers and found that the Midea MAD50C1ZWS, priced at $250 for larger rooms, does a great job of removing water from the air, which helps maintain the ideal humidity in your home.

If you’re concerned about power outages, a portable generator can help power the essentials in your home.

You’ll want to store a generator in a clean, dry, and ventilated spot that you can access easily and that is NOT attached to the house.

You’ll want to have at least 10 gallons of fresh gasoline on hand in a safety container, adding fuel stabilizer to help it last as long as possible.

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