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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three hikers died after jumping into Rattlesnake Falls near Lake Tahoe in California; their bodies were recovered after a rescue operation in challenging terrain, with the incident highlighting the dangers of such risky activities.
Two hikers, a father and daughter from New York, were found dead near the summit of Maine's Mount Katahdin after encountering difficult weather conditions and exposure during their hike. The search involved multiple agencies, and the terrain's treacherous and remote nature contributed to the tragedy.
Two hikers in the Adirondacks mistakenly believed their companion had died after consuming hallucinogenic mushrooms, but it was a false alarm; they were in an altered mental state and later reunited with their group.
Two hikers went missing after falling into Eagle Falls in Washington state, prompting a recovery effort by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Two male bodies were recovered, but their identities have not been confirmed. The swift currents and cold water temperatures in the area have made the search challenging, and authorities are urging the public to avoid the falls and surrounding waters.
Rescuers have recovered the body of the last missing hiker from the volcanic eruption on Mount Marapi in Indonesia, bringing the death toll to 23. The search for the remaining 10 missing hikers resumed after safety concerns and the final body was found on Wednesday. The volcano erupted on Sunday, spewing a 3km ash cloud and injuring many hikers. Mount Marapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and is popular among hikers.
At least 23 hikers are presumed dead and 18 others missing after Mount Marapi, one of Sumatra island's most active volcanoes, erupted in Indonesia. The eruption lasted for 4 minutes and 41 seconds, spewing ash 9,800 feet into the air. Ongoing volcanic activity has hindered rescue efforts, but approximately 50 survivors have been brought down from the mountain for medical treatment. Mount Marapi had been showing increased volcanic activity since January, and an alert level had been issued in November, advising against tourism near the peak.
Eleven hikers have been found dead near the crater of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano after it erupted, with three people rescued and 12 others still missing. Most of the 75 hikers in the area were safely evacuated. The volcano spewed ash as high as 3km into the air, prompting authorities to impose the second-highest alert level and prohibit residents from going within 3km of the crater. Rescue operations have been suspended due to a small eruption, and those rescued suffered burns and were taken to the hospital. Mount Marapi is one of Indonesia's 127 active volcanoes located in West Sumatra.