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Boy Scout Leader Dies on Troop Hike

Heat exhaustion appears to have played a role in the scoutmaster's death near San Rafael.

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Marin County Boy Scout leader Michael Kan, 49, died of a heart attack last weekend after leading a group of scouts on a conditioning hike in 98-degree weather in Lucas Valley Open Space. Heat exhaustion appears to have contributed to his death. 

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