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A Cyclist Was Stranded in Extreme Heat. A Memorial Shelter Saved Them

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A cyclist suffering heat exhaustion on Colorado's 32-mile Palisade Plunge trail took refuge in a shade pavilion built in 2025 by the family of Jeff Higgins, who died of heat exposure on the same trail in 2022. The shelter, erected using family donations and built by the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association, allowed rescuers to reach and treat the rider safely.

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The rider's identity was not released; authorities did not confirm whether the shelter was the sole reason the situation remained survivable versus becoming critical.

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