Elijah Mikel was 18 years old and had autism. He was born on August 15, 1999. He died on July 11, 2018, in Lawrence, Kansas from heat exhaustion. Elijah was walking on a nature trail with his caretaker on a day when the temperature was 102 degrees outside. Elijah Mikel was a graduate of Lawrence High School. His parents are Matthew and Rachel Mikel
Tribute to Elijah Mikel:
"He found so much joy in the small things. He had such a big smile (Rachel Mikel as quoted by FoxNews.com)."
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Obituary:
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- Teen with Autism Dies of Heat Exhaustion After Walk on 102-Degree Day (People, Emily Zauzmer, July 19, 2018)
- Lawrence Family Warns of Heat Dangers after Losing Teenage Son (Fox4KC, Kera Mashek, July 18, 2018)
- Kansas Mom Warns of Hot Temperatures After Teen Son With Autism Dies of Heat Exhaustion (FoxNews.com, Madeline Farber, July 19, 2018).
