A heat stroke ended this pro-athlete's career and 8 years later she's still feeling its effects

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Amy Steel's netball career ended in 2016 after a heat-related illness.

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It's getting so hot, EMTs are putting overheated people in iced body bags

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A firefighter demonstrates a cold water immersion technique on a mannequin wrapped in a blue tarp
Phoenix Fire Captain John Prato demonstrates how emergency medical professionals can treat heat stroke with ice and a body bag.

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Arizona heat almost killed Lois Nigrin. Her coma, burns, and medical bills show the dangers of heat that many Americans face today.

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Lois Nigrin, 59, feels lucky to be alive today.

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This article is part of Insider's "The True Cost of Extreme Weather" project. Read more here.

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