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Climbers return to safety after rope malfunction in American Fork Canyon

October 11, 2024 11:25 AM
Two climbers were rescued from B-52, a cliff in American Fork Canyon, on Sept. 29 after having their equipment malfunction.
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Avalanche near Snowbird spurs search for skiers; no guests, employees caught in debris

April 06, 2023 12:00 AM
An avalanche occurred Thursday afternoon near Snowbird ski resort, prompting interlodge and rescue efforts.
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Video of the Day: Search and rescue crews save sergeant stranded in slot canyon

March 15, 2023 12:00 AM
(Video courtesy of the Utah Department of Public Safety)
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Study shows women are more likely to survive wilderness disasters than men

October 21, 2022 12:00 AM
According to data collected from a search-and-rescue database, women are more likely to survive wilderness disasters than men.
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HB173: Employment protections could preserve volunteer emergency services

February 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Seventy-five percent of Utah firefighters are volunteers. A proposed bill could protect emergency responders' civilian jobs. (The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
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Skiers love the backcountry despite avalanche dangers; technology may save lives

January 09, 2019 12:00 AM
The Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue with other search and rescue teams stand shoulder width apart in a long probe line. Together, they take steps forward plunging their probes into the snow searching for anybody who was buried. (Shaun Roundy)
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12-year-old helps save base jumper

October 03, 2012 12:00 AM
A base jumper recently survived a deadly fall in the Provo Canyon. A persistent twelve-year-old girl noticed his initial jump and demanded that her parents contact the police.
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