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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

It's officially rattlesnake season in the Bay Area

Rattlesnakes, while generally not aggressive, strike when threatened or deliberately provoked, but given room, they will retreat.
East Bay (California)
#rescue-operations
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

AI Chatbots Are Putting Clueless Hikers in Danger, Search and Rescue Groups Warn

Relying on AI and apps for outdoor navigation can lead to dangerous situations, as highlighted by two hikers needing rescue in British Columbia.
Skiing
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

25 children among dozens rescued as temperatures soar above 100 on popular Arizona hiking trails

Extreme heat on Arizona Hot Springs trail resulted in multiple rescues due to hikers being unprepared for high temperatures.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

AI Chatbots Are Putting Clueless Hikers in Danger, Search and Rescue Groups Warn

Relying on AI and apps for outdoor navigation can lead to dangerous situations, as highlighted by two hikers needing rescue in British Columbia.
Skiing
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

25 children among dozens rescued as temperatures soar above 100 on popular Arizona hiking trails

Extreme heat on Arizona Hot Springs trail resulted in multiple rescues due to hikers being unprepared for high temperatures.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Popular Italian Town Will Fine You $2,800 for a Banned Fashion Faux Pas

"These are difficult paths, in some cases, similar to mountain paths," Patrizio Scarpellini, director of the Cinque Terre National Park, told CNN Travel. "Essential to have proper shoes!"
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

8 Life-saving Items Every Hiker Should Have in Their Pack, According to Search and Rescue Experts

Garmin inReach Mini 2 gives you the ability to call for help in an emergency, even if you don't have a cell phone signal.
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