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Scientists have discovered a massive, previously unmapped underground structure beneath the Rocky Mountains using advanced seismic technology, challenging existing geological models and prompting further research into Earth's subsurface features.
A hiker in the Colorado Rockies was rescued after searchers followed footprints in the snow to find them "alive but very hypothermic." The hiker was unprepared for the conditions, wearing only a cotton hoodie and lacking food and water. As darkness approached, the hiker decided to descend an avalanche chute to reach a road. Search and rescue teams located the hiker after spotting footprints in the snow and discovered them covered in snow but alive. Rescuers spent three hours warming the hiker before safely bringing them down the slope.
Grizzly bears in north-west Wyoming rely on army cutworm moths as a crucial food source during the summer months, with some bears consuming up to 40,000 moths per day. The moths, known as "bear butter" due to their high fat content, migrate to the mountain peaks by the hundreds of millions each year, providing a high-calorie buffet for the bears. As other food sources decline due to climate change, the stability of the moth population becomes increasingly important for the grizzlies' recovery. However, human interference and the climate crisis pose threats to this unique relationship.
A 2023 GMC Canyon AT4 has been stranded on the Decalibron Trail in Colorado's Rocky Mountains for over a week. The off-road pickup truck slid off the trail onto loose rocks, and recovery attempts have been unsuccessful so far. The trail is partially on private property and has limited access due to liability concerns and poor conditions. The driver, who may be unfamiliar with mountain terrain, thought the trail was a road. The vehicle has been reached by a volunteer organization, but extraction has not been reported. This incident highlights the need for caution and experience when venturing off-road.
Scientists have observed the rapid disappearance of the Peyto Glacier in the Rocky Mountains, serving as a warning for communities downstream. The glacier has experienced significant changes, including the formation of a large lake, the disappearance of icebergs, and the creation of a new river and waterfall. This alarming transformation highlights the impact of climate change on glaciers and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences, such as water scarcity, that communities may face in the future.
Three badly decomposing bodies have been discovered in a remote campsite in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, possibly lying there since late last year. The bodies were found by a hiker who alerted the authorities, and two were found inside a small tent while the third was outside. The campsite, located in a secluded wooded area, contained personal belongings and a lean-to made from local logs. The sheriff's department is investigating the incident and looking for missing persons reports that may provide more information. The identities of the deceased have not been released, and autopsies will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
A 26-year-old woman died in a 500-foot fall during a free-solo climb in the Rocky Mountains, while her climbing partner had to be rescued by a helicopter. Free-solo climbing is considered the most dangerous form of climbing, as it involves climbing without ropes or safety equipment. The woman's body was recovered, and the incident is being investigated by the National Park Service.
A trail camera captured a video of a group of wild horses being chased by a grizzly bear in the Rocky Mountains. The Help Alberta Wildies Society posted the video on Facebook, highlighting the constant threat of removal faced by the horses from the provincial government, cattleman's lobby, and other interest groups. The society helps protect free-roaming horses with rare Spanish bloodlines in the foothills of the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rocky Mountains.