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A “Criminal” Grizzly Moved to a Bearless Island, Igniting a Fierce Debate About His Future
Tex the grizzly already had multiple relocations on his record and a history of breaking into fishing boats and following hikers in British Columbia when he swam to bear-free Texada Island. Now, locals, provincial officials, and First Nations leaders are divided over what to do.
Stranded in Oregon, a Hiker Was Rescued by Prison Inmates—and It’s Not the First Time
A 10-person crew of imprisoned trail workers and firefighters helped evacuate a person with a broken ankle from a rugged trail in Oregon. He's at least the second stricken hiker they've helped.
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