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Texas man dies of heat stroke in Utah park while spreading father's ashes

  • Texas man was on a trip to spread his father's ashes in the Sierra Nevada region.
  • He likely became disoriented from heat, dehydration and high altitude in Arches National Park.
  • His body was found off-trail with an empty water bottle.
  • Temperatures were over 100 degrees Fahrenheit when he died.
  • Authorities believe his medication may have contributed to dehydration.
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