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March 27, 2026

Hawaii doctor’s ex-boss says anesthesiologists have means to kill as wife testifies about syringe attack

Dr. Gerhardt Konig's former boss says he never saw the Hawaii anesthesiologist lose his temper, as Konig stands accused of attacking his wife on a trail.

March 10, 2026

Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers

The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.

March 4, 2026

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A Hawaii man, 33, was found dead after crossing into a restricted section of Kīlauea caldera, sparking an overnight rescue effort. Visitors have been warned to stay on marked paths.

March 3, 2026

Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face

Search and rescue teams in Nevada saved a climber seriously injured after a 40- to 50-foot fall on the Dream Safari route near Las Vegas.

March 3, 2026

Young mother swept away to her death while hiking in California, officials say

A mother was swept away in swift waters and drowned while hiking on a popular Southern California trail, prompting urgent safety warnings for other hikers.

February 19, 2026

Hiker dies of hypothermia after slipping off trail near summit of New York's tallest mountain

New Jersey woman, 21, died of hypothermia after slipping off a trail near the Mount Marcy summit during a winter hike in the Adirondacks with her dog, officials said.

February 16, 2026

Hiker dies near summit of New York's tallest peak after slipping off trail

A 21-year-old hiker from New Jersey called 911 after slipping near Mount Marcy's summit, but was later found dead by rangers.

February 12, 2026

Island cracks down as tourists are slapped with new fees, fed-up locals revolt

Residents at a beloved vacation destination became outraged when tourism surged and it became overcrowded. Now they've added fees for hiking trails, annoying visitors.

January 30, 2026

Hikers stiff hotel on unpaid bill after treacherous 7-hour mountain rescue operation, nonprofit says

Rescued hikers allegedly stiffed a hotel after a Scafell Pike rescue operation in England's Lake District, leaving volunteers to pay the $178 bill.

January 21, 2026

2 hikers in Olympic National Forest killed after tree falls on popular trail

Two hikers tragically killed when dead tree fell on popular Lena Lake trail in Olympic National Forest. Third hiker survived the deadly incident.