Park Rangers rescue man stranded in steep gully in Death Valley
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Park rangers at Death Valley National Park in California rescued a man who got stranded in a steep and unstable gully, the National Park Service said Sunday. Two Belgian men were on a hike on Wednesday in Mosaic Canyon when they decided to split up, with one hiker on the main trail and the other heading to a side canyon with plans to loop back to the main trail, according to park officials. But the man on the side canyon got stuck as the path got steeper and more unstable.
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Main Idea: Death Valley National Park rangers rescued a stranded hiker from a steep gully after he became stuck on a dangerous side route in Mosaic Canyon.
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- Two Belgian hikers split up during a hike, and one later became trapped as the side canyon grew steeper and less stable.
- The hiker used a satellite phone to call for help after ending up without food, water, or extra clothing.
- Park rangers reached him about 40 minutes after sunset, gave him a harness, and lowered him to safety.
- The rescue ended around 7 p.m., and the park said Mosaic Canyon is a difficult hike that can take up to three hours round trip.
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Remote desert hikes can leave visitors stranded without water, food, or shelter, putting more pressure on park rescue teams and taxpayer-funded emergency response.
Positive Impact
Death Valley National Park rangers rescued the hiker safely, showing how park services can reduce the risk of severe injury or death for visitors.
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