A friend’s trip to a remote cabin in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge nearly turned deadly when two women in their 80s spent too long in a hot tub and developed hyperthermia, a condition in which the body overheats and cannot cool itself. The women were unable to get out of the tub due to pre-existing mobility issues, and a third woman in the tub helped keep their heads above water while a fourth called for help.
Cabin caretakers managed to remove the women from the hot tub before rescuers arrived. One was partially responsive, while the other was unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency responders used cold water, ice, and cold compresses to lower the women’s body temperatures. After 20 to 30 minutes, both began to recover and were transferred to a hospital. Authorities later confirmed alcohol was not involved. The rescue team, which usually handles search and high-angle or water rescues, advised limiting hot tub sessions to 15–30 minutes and ensuring anyone entering can safely exit, especially those with disabilities.
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