Son of ex-Chelsea player died in 40C desert hike
Summary
Cassius Newton, son of former Chelsea player Eddie Newton, and his friend Aran Martinson died during a hike in the UAE desert where temperatures reached around 40°C (104°F). Rescue teams found their bodies after several hours; the coroner said their deaths were accidental and caused by heat-related organ failure.Key Facts
- Cassius Newton and Aran Martinson died while hiking in Wadi Naqab, United Arab Emirates.
- The temperature during the hike was about 40°C (104°F).
- The men started their hike early in the morning around 7:00 a.m. local time.
- Newton’s wife had asked him not to go because of the heat and lack of sleep.
- They were found about 3 to 4 kilometers away from their parked car and 350 meters apart.
- Both men died from severe heat causing organ failure.
- The hike was described as a four-hour recreational walk needing no special equipment.
- Eddie Newton traveled to the UAE to identify his son's body.
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