Glen KeaneThe Academy Award-winning actress best known for her work in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ and ‘Aladdin,’ was rescued by helicopter after getting into trouble while hiking in Arizona. The 72-year-old man, who was on a difficult trip with his grandchildren, became dizzy and could not walk without the help of firefighters. On top of Mummy Hill just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Phoenix firefighters responded to reports of a hiker in medical condition.
Glen Keane is rescued after suffering from heatstroke
Firefighters sent a helicopter to rescue Keane and bring him to the landing, per 12News. When the authorities offered to take him to the hospital, the former Disney artist refused. “I was carried away [in the helicopter]and I was looking at all the areas that I used to climb on as a child. And I thought, Lord, thank you. It was a real blessing to have those workers,” Keane told AZFamily. He added, “And they were risking their lives on the edge of this little piece. I mean, it was like a razor up there.” Phoenix Fire Captain Todd Keller advised hikers to be aware of the dangers of hiking in hot weather. He shared the site, “You have to look in your gut and say, ‘Hey listen, is it wise for me to be out on this road when it’s 93 degrees at 7 in the morning?’
Who is Glen Keane?
Glen Keane, the veteran professional, contributed Disney‘Thirty-year films and works such as ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘The Rescuers Down Under,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Pocahontas,’ and ‘Tarzan.’ Also, he continued to work in animation after parting ways with the company in 2012. In 2018, Keane received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for ‘Dear Basketball,’ along with the late. Kobe Bryant.