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3 hikers in Soda Springs missing in water near Rattlesnake Falls, officials say
Crews are still searching for three people who went missing in the water near Rattlesnake Falls in Soda Springs, officials ...
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Search for Missing Hikers at Rattlesnake Falls in Soda Springs Hindered by Adverse Weather
Search and rescue efforts for three hikers missing at Rattlesnake Falls are hindered by poor weather and tough terrain, with ...
Should reckless hikers be billed for their rescue? WA sheriff says yes
The Skamania County sheriff is tired of rescuing people who do dumb things on Mount St. Helens. A proposed new law would help ...
Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes
And one West Coast sheriff is now pondering sending the most egregious victims a bill. The idea would involve a new county ...
Retired firefighter finds new hobby: Rescuing hikers on mountain trails
When somebody’s in trouble, I can’t imagine somebody not doing everything to help,” said John Zeto Jr., a retired firefighter ...
This Washington county wants to charge unprepared hikers for rescues
A remote county in southern Washington is considering a new ordinance that would fine visitors for search and rescue ...
When hikers go missing
Named in honor of Kris Fowler and David O’Sullivan, a pair of hikers who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail, the ...
Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try
GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat ...
Dive teams begin search for 3 hikers who jumped into remote California waterfall in "possible triple drowning"
A search is underway for three hikers who vanished after jumping into a remote California waterfall. According to an update ...