British friends died in 50C desert valley hike near Dubai
Two friends died while hiking in up to 50C (122F) heat in a desert valley near Dubai, an inquest heard.
TL;DR
- Aran Martinson and Cassius Newton, both British, were found dead in Wadi Naqab on July 18.
- Provisional causes of death included cardiac and respiratory arrest, severe rising body temperature, organ failure, and heat stress.
- The men had set off for a recreational walking route in the early morning.
- Newton was the son of former Chelsea player and assistant manager Eddie Newton.
- Both men lived in Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 75 miles north of Dubai.