Family of NY woman who died after hours in Arizona sweat lodge say she was ‘in top shape’PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A 38-year-old New York woman who died after sitting in a sauna-like sweat lodge at a scenic Arizona resort was an avid surfer and hiker who was “in top shape,” took self-improvement seriously and had a passion for art, a family spokesman said. 2 dead after hours spent in Arizona sweat lodge identified as Wisconsin man, New York womanPRESCOTT, Ariz. — Two people who died after sitting for hours in an Arizona spiritual resort’s sauna-like sweat lodge were identified Saturday as a 40-year-old Wisconsin man and a 38-year-old New York woman. Authorities seeking cause of what killed 2, sickened 21 at Arizona retreat’s sweat lodgePHOENIX — Authorities seeking answers to what caused two deaths and more than a dozen illnesses at an Arizona resort’s sauna-like sweat lodge were investigating whether any of the victims had medical conditions or had been fasting. 2 die, 19 others taken to hospitals after being overcome at Arizona retreat’s sweat lodgePHOENIX — A sauna-like sweat lodge at an Arizona resort meant to provide spiritual cleansing became the scene of a police investigation Friday when more than a dozen people became ill during a two-hour session and two later died. |