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Friends died in 50C desert valley hike near Dubai

  • Two British friends (33 and 34), living and working in Ras Al Khaimah, died while hiking in Wadi Naqab near Dubai amid extreme heat reportedly up to 50°C.
  • Their bodies were found 3–4 km from their vehicle and about 350 m apart; the coroner said provisional causes include heat stress, organ failure and cardiac/respiratory arrest.
  • Their deaths prompted tributes from family and former clubs, and an inquest is to be scheduled.
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