I wonder if they were super dehydrated well before they began their hike?
Seems like a good jump-off point for a PSA: "They" say that most people are chronically dehydrated, even wihtout the strains of outdoor exercise.
-start hydrating BEFORE you head out the door
-don't wait until you are thirsty to drink
-don't be fooled into thinking that just because it's not hot and dry outside that hydration isn't important