First St. Charles County Heat Death Confirmed
The 64-year-old man had no air conditioner and refused help.
A 64-year-old man who lived in a mobile home in unincorporated St. Charles County has been confirmed as the county's first heat-related death. The medical examiner announced today that the man, who was discovered in his home on Saturday, July 7, was the victim of hyperthermia, which occurs "when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate," according to Wikipedia. The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment reported that the victim lived alone, and did not have an air conditioner because of the costs involved. Although a relative offered him a cooler place to live during the heat wave, the man refused. The Health Department also reported that St. Charles County hospitals have reported 53 heat-…
Christen Rains
1:07 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
So sad. Good tips on staying safe in this heat, especially for anyone not in the best physical health. more ›