The dangers of exertional heat stroke which killed Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss
ABCThe morning before Keith Titmuss died suddenly after a training session with the Manly Sea Eagles he seemed "fine" and "normal," according to his teammates. "When people die … historically, heat illness has not always been what's been recorded," Dr Chalmers said. "Classic heat stroke you often see in old people who have impaired thermal regulation, they're exposed to extreme heat or extreme humidity during heat waves and their body can't cope," Professor Jay said. "Whereas an exertional heat stroke … the stimulus is the enormous amount of heat that's generated inside the body from physical exertion." NRL coach Des Hasler gives evidence at Titmuss inquest Photo shows Des Hasler arrives at court The inquest into the death of Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss heard evidence from former coach Des Hasler who described the 20-year-old as a "beautiful boy".
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