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"Icelandic Volcano Eruption: Witness Accounts and Evacuation from Danger"

A group from Haywood County, N.C., including Tom Roberts and 14 family and friends, witnessed the eruption of a volcano near their Blue Lagoon Resort in Iceland. They described the experience as surreal and adrenaline-inducing, with the sky glowing red and the sound of the eruption resembling a violent ocean. The resort staff quickly evacuated them to safety, and the group captured the scene in videos and pictures before gathering their important belongings and being bused to safety. Despite the scare, they were left in awe of the sheer power of the volcano and considered it a unique and fulfilling experience.

via WLOS|

#evacuation #iceland #natural-phenomenon

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Trapped for 15 Hours: Woman's Harrowing Ordeal in Freezing Gondola

A snowboarder visiting the Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe, California, survived freezing temperatures after being trapped in a gondola for about 15 hours overnight. Monica Laso, who did not have a cellphone with her, was unable to call for help and had to endure the 23F (-5C) temperatures until the gondola began moving the next morning. She declined to be taken to a hospital after being discovered and the resort is investigating the incident.

via The Guardian US|

#california #gondola #lake-tahoe

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"Snowboarder's 15-Hour Ordeal: Trapped in Ski Gondola at California Resort"

A snowboarder, Monica Laso, was stranded for 15 hours on a gondola at California's Heavenly Ski Resort after it stopped running, leaving her to spend the night in the cold. Despite trying to get the attention of workers below, she remained stuck until the gondola started running again on Friday morning. Laso's friends had reported her missing, and she was eventually found by resort crews. The resort is investigating the incident, emphasizing the safety and wellbeing of its guests.

via Business Insider|

#california #gondola #rescue

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Missing Tennessee Hikers Found Safe in Alaska After Intensive Search

A Tennessee couple who went missing while hiking in Alaska has been found alive after a desperate search. Jonas Bare, 50, was spotted by hikers near Chena Hot Springs Resort and led rescuers to his visually impaired wife, Cynthia Hovesepian, 37, who relies on a cane. The couple had become disoriented by the 20 hours of sunlight in Alaska during this time of year. The rescue operation took about three hours, and their condition has not been released.

via The Independent|

#alaska #hiking #missing