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Mt. Whitney Search Crews May Have Found a Missing Hiker’s Body
While authorities haven't formally identified the deceased, a spokesperson for the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said that the clothing and equipment on the body appear to match what they believe 21-year-old hiker Joseph Brambila was wearing when he disappeared.
Hiker Attacked by Rabid Coyote in New Mexico
The incident is the fourth confirmed case of rabies in the state's southwest this year.