ST. LOUIS – Saturday was a scorcher so staying cool was a top priority.
Dozens of kids and their families took extra measures to stay safe during the dangerous heat by staying hydrated and checking on each other.
High temperatures and humidity didn't keep some sports teams from putting up a very good fight.
Kennedy Coleman, 16, and her teammates play softball and they know all too well what it felt like to try and stay cool. That’s why they started with staying hydrated.
“We had lots of water, we had Gatorade drinking, and we just kind of kept cool and took turns outside,” Coleman said.
It's good advice for staying clear of heat exhaustion according to emergency responders.
They also recommend people look out for each other if they're spending time outdoors.
Sweating a lot, clammy skin and muscle cramps are all signs of heat exhaustion. And heat stroke can be even more serious. Those signs include someone who is not sweating with red, hot and dry skin.
Erin Slutzky is another softball teammate for the St. Louis Pirates who endured those hot temperatures for most of the day. And although there were times when the heat felt unbearable, these players said they would do all over again if they had to.
“It’s what the sport is, so you just got to play through it. I mean would we rather have an 80-degree day yeah but it’s part of the game and you just got to play to the best of your ability,” Slutzky said.
