Nancy Sampson, a 61-year-old woman from Greer, South Carolina, died after falling approximately 150 feet from a cliff near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Park rangers and first responders from Reems Creek Fire Department, Mt. Mitchell State Park and a trauma intervention program were able to locate and recover her body. An investigation is ongoing, and park officials urge hikers to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when exploring unfamiliar terrain.
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A 55-year-old man from Manassas, Virginia, died while attempting to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in a single day. Bystanders and rangers attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful. Park officials recommend that visitors plan their hikes carefully and be aware of their own physical limitations.
Three women were seriously injured in a rare attack by a river otter in southern Montana on Wednesday night. The incident occurred while the women were floating on inner tubes in the Jefferson River near the town of Cardwell. One of the victims suffered wounds on her face and arms that were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital. Officials are still investigating the incident.
Amie Adamson, a 48-year-old woman from Derby, Kansas, was killed in a grizzly bear attack near the Montana-Idaho border on Saturday. Wildlife workers have been setting bear traps in an effort to capture the grizzly bear responsible, and the Buttermilk Trail has been closed to the public while the investigation is ongoing. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking anyone who may have seen the bear to contact them.
A woman was found deceased near West Yellowstone, Montana on Saturday following an apparent bear encounter. Investigators determined that the death was due to an encounter with a grizzly bear based on the tracks found at the scene. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is working with the U.S. Forest Service to investigate the incident and to warn people to be aware of their surroundings when hiking in the area.
On June 11, 2022, 31 members of the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front, including its founder, were arrested in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho after a witness reported seeing them loading into a U-Haul van. Police found riot gear, a smoke grenade, shin guards and shields inside the van, which was on its way to a Pride in the Park event. Five of the members were convicted of misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot, sending a strong message against the group and their hateful rhetoric.
Search crews on Mount Rainier have recovered the body of 80-year-old solo climber Dawes Eddy, who had gone missing last week while taking the Ingraham Direct route. The park said Eddy's disappearance was the first time a solo climber had gone missing since 2014, and multiple search teams were deployed to look for him. The park has expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the climber and urged climbers to take necessary safety precautions when embarking on a solo climb.
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Saudi Arabian bride Rajwa Alseif celebrated their union on Thursday in a royal ceremony at the palace in Amman, Jordan's capital city. The event was attended by King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, and other members of the royal family, as well as a surprise appearance by Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate. The union of the two families is seen as a sign of continued friendship and stability between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and the couple was showered with well-wishes from around the world. They are expected to embark on a honeymoon in the coming weeks.