Two French women and a US man have gone missing on the Greek island of Amorgos, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, stoking fears that they may have passed away due to the unseasonally hot weather and highlighting the growing danger of climate change.
The incidents and ongoing search-and-rescue missions highlight just how dangerous this summer's soaring temperatures can be to the human body. Scientists "You make wrong decisions and it can cost you your life," University of South Wales physiology and biochemistry professor Damian Baileyover the weekend on the tiny island of Mathraki, though the exact cause of death has yet to be determined."There is a common pattern — they all went for a hike amid high temperatures," police spokesman for the Southern Aegean Petros Vassilakis
Whether the deaths can be chalked up to global warming remains unclear, but it's certainly a possibility. Researchers have shown that the number of stroke-related deaths and disabilities linked to extreme temperaturesNow, all eyes are on the three individuals who were announced missing over the weekend. The brother of the American tourist has since spoken up, urging the US government to help out.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to keep in touch with the subjects shaping our future.
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