A Glimpse of Humanity in a Sweltering Heatwave A teenager's selfless act of kindness has been hailed as heroism by local authorities in Arizona, where temperatures have ravaged parts of the state this summer.
Royal Cothrun's actions are all the more remarkable given the extreme conditions he faced. Temperatures on his bike ride were not just uncomfortable – they were lethal.
According to Ryan McHugh, battalion chief at the Gilbert fire and rescue department, "heat related illnesses can become life threatening" during such conditions.