Bear Cam Saves Lost Hiker in Alaska
TL;DR
A hiker in distress in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve was rescued after being spotted on a webcam used to livestream bears. Users of the Explore.org website noticed the hiker asking for help on the wildlife camera and alerted park rangers. The hiker was found unharmed a few hours later and brought back to safety. This is the first time the cameras have been used in a search and rescue operation.
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