A family that died of heat exhaustion during a grueling summer hike in Northern California sent a last, desperate text pleading for help, authorities say.
The family had an 85-ounce water container with them that was empty.
The cellphone was found in Gerrish's pocket. Beginning shortly after noon, Gerrish and Chung tried to call and text for help several times, according to the Sheriff's Office. Five phone calls — four of them made in rapid succession — went to several phone numbers but the family didn't call 911, the Sheriff's Office said.
The first call was made at 12:09 p.m. Beginning at 12:35 p.m., the family made the final four calls in rapid succession, investigators said.
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