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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rescued British hiker billed 14,225 for ignoring rockslide signs in Dolomites

The British hiker was charged more than 14,000 (12,000) by the Italian mountain rescue service after ignoring danger warnings and attempting a closed path.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Hiker Was Missing for Nearly a Year-Until an AI System Recognized His Helmet

Analyzing 2,600 frames taken by a drone from approximately 50 meters away allows for the identification of the missing hiker's helmet by AI within an afternoon. If done manually, it would take weeks or months.
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fromFuturism
3 months 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.
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fromNew York Post
4 months 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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