Deaths among Egyptians alone jump to at least 600, bringing total death toll from scorching heat during annual Islamic pilgrimage to 922.
A pilgrim effected by the scorching heat is helped by a member of the Saudi security forces. / Photo: AFP
That figure brought the total reported dead so far to 922, according to an AFP tally of figures released by various countries. Because she was unregistered and did not have an official Hajj permit, she was unable to access air-conditioned facilities that allow pilgrims to cool down, he said."I looked for her in all the hospitals. Until now, I don't have a clue."
"I received a call from her daughter in Egypt begging me to put any post on Facebook that can help track her or find her," said one family friend based in Saudi Arabia. For the past several years, the outdoor rituals have fallen mainly during the sweltering Saudi summer.
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