By Briasia Russ This year’s heat is hitting different. High temperatures and humidity are causing unexpected deaths in the Northwestern part of the country. According to AP News, Oregon health officials said late Wednesday that more than 60 deaths have been caused by heat. According to AP News, Lisa Lapointe, British Columbia’s chief coroner, says that she received reports of at least 486 “sudden and unexpected deaths,” compared to the normal 165 people that would die over a five-day period. Lapointe reported in a statement that the deaths are most likely linked to the extreme heat. “While it is too early to […]
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