R.I.P. Max Tuerk

[Formula 21]

In the area where this happened, Cleveland National forest, there aren't any rivers: small creeks at best. You are getting very little runoff from melted snow packs like in the Sierra Nevadas.

Its reported that he "collapsed" on the trail. Most likely from heat stroke or a heart attack triggered by heat stroke. Those trails this time of the year can get really hot, & the smaller surface area vs body mass makes big guys more vulnerable to getting overheated. Young guys sometimes tend to push things too much.

Agreed. Especially if he's hiking without water.

[Topcat]

In the area where this happened, Cleveland National forest, there aren't any rivers: small creeks at best. You are getting very little runoff from melted snow packs like in the Sierra Nevadas.

Its reported that he "collapsed" on the trail. Most likely from heat stroke or a heart attack triggered by heat stroke. Those trails this time of the year can get really hot, & the smaller surface area vs body mass makes big guys more vulnerable to getting overheated. Young guys sometimes tend to push things too much.

So important to stay hydrated on a hike, or any strenuous physical activity. Sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.

[PR#1]

Very sad. My condolences to his family

[jamrock]

What a horrible tragedy and to have it happen on Father’s Day with his parents present is just unimaginable. My heart goes out to the Tuerk family.

[cmplxgal]

Where in NJ are you? I've spent a great deal of time in Morristown over the past 10 years or so.

I live down in the southern part of the state, outside Philadelphia. I'm not from here, but my parents ended up here after my dad retired from the Navy, and, after he passed, I moved here to be with my mom (who's now 93) because there's no other family around. I've thought of moving to Philly when the time comes, but there's a lot of crime there. Hopefully my mom has several more years in any event.