Sierra National Forest

Final Text Reveals Hiking Family's Desperate Plea For Help Before Dying With Their Dog

The text never went out. But it appears to support the cause of death as dehydration and hyperthermia during their outing in California last year.
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Cause Of Death Determined For California Family That Mysteriously Died On Hike

“This is a very unusual, unique situation,” a spokesperson for the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office said shortly after their bodies were found in August.
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Authorities Eye Toxic Algae In Deaths Of Family And Dog On California Hike

"We won't rest until we figure it out," Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese said.
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Explosive Wildfires Across California Stoked By Fierce Winds

Strong winds have stoked unprecedented numbers of fires that have forced rescues and evacuations.
By Marcio Jose Sanchez and Brian Melley, AP

Wildfires, Excessive Heat And Potential Blackouts Threaten California

Dozens of fires are burning amid record-breaking temperatures, straining the state's electrical grid.
By Marcio Sanchez and Christopher Weber, AP

California Wildfire Traps Campers In National Forest

The state is currently in the grip of a brutal heat wave.
By AP

California Wildfire Traps Campers In The Sierra National Forest

UPDATE: More than 200 people were airlifted to safety.
By AP

Skier's Epic Fall Leads To 7 Flips And 1 Incredible Video

WHOA!
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