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Rescuers Hike 8 Miles Overnight to Save Hiker After Storm Collapses Tent on PCT
Original: A Storm Collapsed His Tent on the PCT. Rescuers Hiked 8 Miles Overnight to Reach Him.
A storm on the Pacific Crest Trail collapsed a hiker's tent, prompting an overnight rescue mission in which rescuers hiked eight miles through harsh conditions to reach him. The story is drawing attention among outdoor and hiking communities, highlighting the dangers of early-season storms on the trail and the effort volunteers and rescue teams put into backcountry rescues.
Why now: The dramatic overnight rescue and the storm's force are capturing attention in the hiking and outdoor community.
Pacific Crest TrailBackpacker Magazine
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- A Storm Collapsed His Tent on the PCT. Rescuers Hiked 8 Miles Overnight to Reach Him. · Backpacker Magazine
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