How a Tourist Paradise Became a Drug-Trafficking MagnetCosta Rican national parks are increasingly threatened by violent drug cartels, forcing rangers to prioritize safety over conservation efforts.
A Hiker Was Lost in the Woods. Snow Was Falling. Time Was Running Out.Cellphones with GPS service have lowered the number of people truly getting lost in the woods.Increase in frivolous emergency calls due to cellphones, leading to challenges for forest rangers during actual emergencies.