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health-and-medicine2 days ago•5 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Hits Hikers Along California's Pacific Crest Trail

Dozens of hikers on California’s portion of the Pacific Crest Trail have fallen ill with a norovirus outbreak, with 7–12 confirmed cases reported near Wrightwood in San Bernardino County. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea; health officials urge thorough handwashing, cleaning of contaminated surfaces, and avoiding food preparation for a few days after recovery as thousands continue to trek the trail each year.

via Sacramento Bee|

#california #health-and-medicine #hikers

world-news15 days ago•26 min saved

Hikers found dead clinging to each other after Dukono eruption

Two Singaporean hikers, Heng Wen Qiang Timothy and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid, were found dead beneath rock debris after Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera, Indonesia, with a third victim, Indonesian woman Enjel, also killed; about 150 rescuers searched a dangerous crater rim amid ongoing volcanic activity, and 17 other hikers survived. Authorities closed the four-kilometer crater zone and are reviewing possible negligence by tour operators as ash plumes rose high into the sky. The bodies were recovered in a complex operation, and autopsies are planned as investigations continue.

via New York Post|

#hikers #indonesia #mountdukono

world-news17 days ago•25 min saved

Three hikers die as Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera, Indonesia

An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island killed three hikers who had entered a restricted zone; about 20 climbers were on the ascent, 14 have been evacuated, and rescuers continue searching for others amid ongoing eruptions and dangerous conditions.

via New York Post|

#halmahera #hikers #indonesia

world17 days ago•17 min saved

Mount Dukono eruption kills three hikers in Indonesia

Mount Dukono in North Maluku erupted on Friday morning, sending a 10-km ash column and prompting a rescue operation for about 20 hikers. Three people—two foreigners and a local resident—died, fifteen were injured and hospitalized, and all surviving hikers were evacuated as authorities investigate possible negligence by operators who allowed hiking despite safety closures and warnings to stay outside the crater’s 4km radius.

via BBC|

#hikers #indonesia #mount-dukono

world17 days ago•2 min saved

Tragedy in Halmahera: Mount Dukono erupts in restricted zone, killing hikers

Three hikers—two Singaporeans and a local—were killed when Mount Dukono erupted in a restricted area on Halmahera Island; 15 climbers have descended, with others still missing as search-and-rescue operations continue. The eruption sent a six-mile-high ash cloud, but no towns were threatened, and the guide and porter may face charges for guiding people into the prohibited zone.

via CBS News|

#hikers #indonesia #mount-dukono

world18 days ago•14 min saved

Three hikers die after Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera

An eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island in Indonesia's North Maluku province killed three hikers—two Singaporeans and one Indonesian—as ash was ejected high into the sky, prompting safety warnings while authorities monitor ongoing volcanic activity.

via AP News|

#dukono #eruption #halmahera

world18 days ago•180 min saved

Three dead as Mount Dukono eruption prompts rescue of hikers in Indonesia

Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island erupted on Friday, killing three people and leaving more than a dozen hikers stranded near the crater; rescuers evacuated survivors as authorities continued to search for victims amid ongoing volcanic activity.

via CNN|

#hikers #indonesia #mountdukono

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Avalanche in Vardousia Mountains Claims Four Lives

Four hikers, including three men and one woman, were found dead after an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains in central Greece, where they had gone missing on Christmas Day. The rescue operation was challenging due to difficult weather conditions and terrain, with efforts ongoing to recover the remaining bodies.

via BBC|

#avalanche #greece #hikers

world7 months ago•0 min saved

Mass Rescue on Mount Everest as Blizzard Traps Hikers

Approximately 580 hikers and over 300 support staff were rescued from Mount Everest after a snowstorm stranded them, with 10 still remaining to be rescued.

via The Washington Post|

#china #hikers #mount-everest

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Rescue Underway for Stranded Everest Hikers After Blizzard

A large group of 580 hikers stranded by a severe blizzard near Mount Everest in Tibet have been safely guided to Qudang, with rescue efforts involving police, firefighters, and local volunteers; a few hikers remain en route to safety, while the storm caused hypothermia and one death in nearby regions.

via BBC|

#blizzard #everest #hikers

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Rescue Efforts Underway as Snowstorm Strands Everest Hikers

Over 200 hikers stranded near Everest's eastern face in Tibet due to a sudden snowstorm are expected to be evacuated by Tuesday, after rescue efforts began following unexpected severe weather that trapped hundreds of trekkers and climbers in the region.

via KSL.com|

#everest #hikers #rescue

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Mount Everest Blizzard Traps Hikers, Rescue Efforts Urgently Underway

Rescue efforts are ongoing on Mount Everest after a heavy snowstorm trapped hundreds of hikers, with over 350 safely evacuated and more expected to be rescued soon; no fatalities have been reported, but some hikers suffered hypothermia.

via Yahoo|

#blizzard #hikers #mount-everest

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Rescue Underway for Hundreds Trapped on Mount Everest Amid Snowstorm

Rescue efforts are underway on Mount Everest in Tibet to assist hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at high altitude, with about 350 hikers accounted for and more in contact, amid unusual weather conditions causing dangerous conditions and a recent fatality in nearby Qinghai province.

via CBS News|

#hikers #mount-everest #rescue

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Massive Snowstorm Traps Nearly 1,000 Hikers on Everest's Tibetan Side

Rescue teams on Mount Everest in Tibet are assisting hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at high altitudes, with about 350 hikers reached and more in contact, as rescue efforts continue amid a snowstorm during China's holiday week.

via AP News|

#hikers #mount-everest #rescue

crime9 months ago•2 min saved

Devil's Den Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Hiker Killings

A man accused of stabbing and killing a married couple at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas has pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges. The incident occurred on July 26, with the victims, Clinton and Cristen Brink, protecting their children during the attack. The suspect, Andrew McGann, was captured after a five-day manhunt and admitted to the killings, with DNA evidence linking him to the scene. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 14.

via CBS News|

#arkansas #crime #devils-den-state-park