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Friday, August 11, 2006

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Guard Member Dies After 104-Degree Heat

A Pennsylvania National Guard member died after collapsing in 104-degree heat on her first day patrolling the Arizona-Mexico border, a guard spokesman said Friday.

Spc. Kirsten Fike was two hours into the training mission near Yuma when she collapsed Wednesday. She died the next day at a hospital, guard spokesman Capt. Cory Angell said.

Angell said the guard has not yet determined the cause of death.

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