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A man in Tennessee died after picking up a timber rattlesnake and being bitten, likely due to an allergic reaction, marking a rare fatal snakebite in the US.
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A man in Tennessee died after picking up a timber rattlesnake and being bitten, likely due to an allergic reaction, marking a rare fatal snakebite in the US.

A hiker has miraculously survived 50 days in the Canadian wilderness, showcasing remarkable resilience and survival skills. The individual was eventually rescued and is now recovering, highlighting the dangers and unpredictability of wilderness adventures.

A hiker named Sam Benastick was found alive after surviving over six weeks in the remote wilderness of Redfern-Kiely Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. Initially reported missing on October 19, Benastick endured harsh conditions with temperatures dropping to -20°C. He survived by moving between campsites and using makeshift gear for warmth. He was discovered by two men heading to the park's Redfern Lake trail and was taken to a hospital. Authorities plan to investigate his prolonged disappearance once his health improves.

A 20-year-old hiker, Sam Benastick, was found alive after being lost for over five weeks in the wilderness of British Columbia. Initially reported missing on October 19, Benastick survived harsh winter conditions with limited supplies by camping near a creek and later building a shelter in a dried-out creek bed. He was discovered by two people heading to Redfern Lake trail, and is currently hospitalized. His survival in such challenging conditions has been described as remarkable by search and rescue officials.

Three hikers, including a father and daughter from Wisconsin, died in suspected heat-related incidents in Utah's state and national parks over the weekend. The pair got lost and ran out of water in Canyonlands National Park, while a 30-year-old woman was found dead in Snow Canyon State Park. Authorities are investigating these deaths as heat-related and caution visitors about the dangers of hiking in extreme temperatures.

A 40-year-old woman, Zaynab Joseph, fell to her death from a 140-foot cliff while hiking with her husband and 1-year-old child on Bear Mountain in Sedona, Arizona. The circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation, and it's unclear which trail the family was hiking. Sedona is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic outdoor activities, and the hike to the top of Bear Mountain is considered strenuous.

A hiker in California was rescued by helicopter after falling off a trail and clinging to a cliffside above the rising ocean tide. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, showed the man being hoisted to safety by the crew of the helicopter. The hiker, who fell 50 to 60 feet from the trail, sustained minor injuries and is in stable condition. Officials are urging caution for hikers in the area, emphasizing the dangers of the steep cliffs.

The body of 30-year-old hiker Caroline Meister, who went missing during a Northern California hike, was found at the base of a waterfall in the Ventana Wilderness. Foul play is not suspected, and her injuries are consistent with a fall from a height. Meister, described as an experienced hiker, had only packed snacks for the day and was not equipped for an overnight stay. Search and rescue teams conducted extensive searches before finding her body.

The body of missing hiker Caroline Meister was found at the base of a waterfall in the Ventana Wilderness. Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto confirmed that Meister was found deceased with injuries consistent with a fall down a cliff, and no foul play is suspected. Meister, an avid hiker, was last heard from on Monday morning when she left the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center for a hike and was reported missing at midnight. The search for her involved over 100 personnel from 13 different agencies and ended with the recovery of her body.

A hiker in Johnston, Rhode Island, used his bare hands to kill a rabid coyote that had attacked two people in two days. The coyote first attacked a dog walker in Scituate and then bit a hiker in Johnston. The hiker managed to pin the coyote down and kill it by cutting off its air supply. Subsequent tests confirmed that the coyote was rabid, prompting health officials to urge anyone who may have had contact with the animal to seek immediate treatment. Additionally, pet owners in the affected communities were advised to ensure their pets' rabies vaccinations are up to date.

A rabid coyote attacked two people in Rhode Island, with the most recent victim, a 58-year-old hiker, killing the animal with his bare hands after it bit him on the leg. Health officials confirmed the coyote tested positive for rabies, and urged anyone who may have come into contact with the animal to seek medical attention. This marked the third report of a rabid coyote in Rhode Island since 1994, prompting warnings for pet owners to ensure their animals' rabies vaccinations are up to date.

A hiker in Rhode Island killed a coyote with his bare hands after it attacked him in a wooded area, with the state's Department of Environmental Management recovering the coyote's remains for rabies testing. Another coyote attack on a dogwalker in a nearby area has prompted an investigation to determine if the incidents are connected. The DEM advises on how to scare off coyotes and notes that sightings become more frequent during mating season.

A hiker in Rhode Island killed a rabid coyote with his bare hands after being attacked in a wooded area of Johnston. The coyote had bitten the hiker on the leg, but he managed to pin it down by its neck and suffocate it. State laboratories confirmed the animal had rabies, and it was also involved in a separate attack on a dog walker. Officials urged anyone who may have come into contact with the coyote to seek medical attention, as rabies can be spread to humans through scratches or bites and is often deadly if not promptly treated.

A hiker in Rhode Island killed a rabid coyote with his bare hands after being bitten on the leg, and officials suspect the same coyote was involved in another attack. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed the rabies diagnosis and urged anyone who may have come into contact with the coyote to seek medical attention. This is only the third reported rabid coyote in Rhode Island since 1994, and it is unusual for a coyote to attack a human under normal circumstances.

A hiker in Rhode Island was bitten by a coyote while walking in the woods and subsequently killed the animal with his bare hands. Tests revealed that the coyote had rabies, making it the third reported case of a rabid coyote in Rhode Island since 1994. This incident follows a similar one in New Hampshire in 2020, where a man also killed a coyote with his bare hands after it attacked his family.