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Alamosaurus, North America's largest land dinosaur at 21 meters long, was recently studied through a vertebra discovery in Big Bend National Park, shedding light on its size, habitat, and migration patterns during the Late Cretaceous period, and contributing to understanding the prehistoric ecosystem and dinosaur evolution.
A hiker named Christy Perry, 25, who had been missing in Big Bend National Park since November 9, has been found safe and rescued by a highly skilled search and rescue team. Perry, who had traveled from Houston to the park, did not show up at her campsite and her vehicle was located at the trailhead of the park's Lost Mine Trail. After over a week of searching, she was found and is now under medical care.
Brewster Ranches, a 424,000-acre ranch near Big Bend National Park in Texas, is currently listed for sale at $268 million, making it the most expensive and largest property for sale in the state. The ranch can be purchased as a whole or as seven smaller ranches, ranging in price from $10.2 million to $72 million. The property features mountain summits, natural water features, and diverse wildlife. It was assembled over the years by Brad Kelley, a Kentucky native and son of a farmer who made his fortune from discount cigarettes.
An Orlando man and his stepson died while hiking the Marufo Vega Trail at Big Bend National Park in West Texas. The 14-year-old stepson became sick and lost consciousness during the hike, which took place in temperatures of 119 degrees Fahrenheit. The father hiked back to the vehicle while the older stepson tried to carry the boy back to the trailhead. The older stepson was able to hitchhike to a park ranger's house to find help, but the 14-year-old died. Park rangers later found the father's vehicle crashed over an embankment at an overlook, where he was pronounced dead.
A 14-year-old boy died while hiking in Big Bend National Park, Texas, due to extreme heat. His stepfather hiked back to get help but died in a car crash on the way. The 21-year-old brother attempted to carry his brother back to the trailhead. The deaths are part of a brutal Texas heat wave entering its third week, with temperatures hitting at least 111 degrees. The park remains under an extreme heat advisory, with temperatures forecast to reach over 110 degrees each day.
A Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson died while hiking the Marufo Vega Trail in Big Bend National Park, Texas, in extreme heat. The 31-year-old man had been hiking with his two stepsons, ages 14 and 21, when the 14-year-old became sick and lost consciousness. The stepfather hiked back to his vehicle while the boy’s older brother tried to carry him back to the trailhead. The 14-year-old died, and authorities later found the father's vehicle had crashed over an embankment at Boquillas Overlook, where he was pronounced dead. The park service warns hikers to be off the trails in the afternoon, stay hydrated, and limit exposure.
A 14-year-old boy died while hiking with his stepfather and brother in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas. The stepfather died in a car crash after he hiked back to their vehicle to seek help. The incident occurred on the Marufo Vega Trail, where temperatures were 119 degrees. The park is experiencing extreme heat with highs reaching 110-119 degrees at low elevations and along the Rio Grande.
A man and his teenage stepson died while hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas. The 14-year-old boy fell ill and passed out on the Marufo Vega Trail, while the 31-year-old stepdad hiked back to their vehicle to find help. The teen died along the trail, and officials found the father's crashed vehicle over the embankment at the Boquillas Overlook. The National Park Service advises hikers to stay hydrated and limit their exposure during extreme heat.
A Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson were hiking at the Big Bend National Park in Texas when the younger stepson became sick and passed out due to the 119-degree Fahrenheit temperature. The boy's stepfather hiked back to their vehicle to get help while the boy's 21-year-old brother tried to carry him back to the trailhead. The search team found the 14-year-old dead along the trail and the 31-year-old stepfather dead in his vehicle, which crashed over the embankment at the Boquillas Overlook. The Marufo Vega Trail is in the hottest part of Big Bend National Park, and the two fatalities are currently under investigation.