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Two Hikers Rescued After 36 Hours on Mount Shasta
Two young hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after spending roughly 36 hours on the mountain. Their phones died overnight before a wrong turn near Horse Camp led them several miles into Cascade Gulch, where they became stranded between steep cliffs.
Mount Shasta Climber Crawls Through Night After 500-Foot Fall
An overdue Mount Shasta climber was found alive Friday after authorities say he slid roughly 500 feet while descending Avalanche Gulch. Despite significant injuries, he crawled through the night to Horse Camp before rescuers located him and arranged an airlift to a hospital.
Multiple Mistakes Lead to Mount Shasta Rescue After Hikers Rely on AI
Three novice hikers from Roseville were rescued from Mount Shasta after becoming lost in Mud Creek Canyon during a nighttime descent. One suffered a knee injury, and officials say the group had relied on AI, YouTube, and AllTrails while planning the climb.