A fifty-three-year-old man has died from heat stroke after walking for several hours in Alicante. The Ministry of Health reported that he had pre-existing health conditions. Medical personnel from the Advanced Life Support Unit arrived at the man’s home and performed advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but unfortunately, he did not respond and was pronounced dead at the scene. The World Health Organization classifies the death as caused by heat stroke.

This tragic incident marks the third heat-related fatality in the Community of Valencia in twenty twenty-five. Earlier this month, another man, aged fifty-two, died from heat stroke in Castellón after feeling unwell at work. Additionally, a fifty-three-year-old woman assisted by the SAMU in a mountainous area also succumbed to heat stroke in Alicante.

Health experts stress the importance of recognising the symptoms of heat stroke, which include headache, rapid pulse, and profuse sweating. During extreme heat conditions, they recommend seeking shade, staying hydrated with water or isotonic drinks, and wearing light clothing.

Meteorologist Mónica López warns that body temperatures can exceed forty degrees Celsius in extreme heat. Applying wet cloths or cooling packs on the neck, armpits, and groin areas is also suggested to help reduce body temperature.