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British hiker dies in Patagonia snowstorm

Victoria Bond from Cornwall died in a severe Chile snowstorm. Read the tragic story of the rescue attempt and the survivor's account of grief and guilt.

Cornwall Woman Dies in Chile Blizzard During Trek

Victoria Bond, 40, from Cornwall perished in Torres del Paine snowstorm. Survivor describes 'suffocating' conditions as investigation launched into park safety. Read the full story.

California hiker survives 17 days in wilderness

After vanishing during a routine hike, 34-year-old Michael Thompson survives 17 harrowing days in the Sierra Nevada wilderness using remarkable survival techniques and sheer determination.

Australian hiker dies on Nepal's Chin Tark Chan trail

A 35-year-old Australian adventurer has died while trekking through Nepal's remote Chin Tark Chan region, sparking an international rescue mission and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude hiking.

SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall

A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.

Human chain rescues woman from sinking car

Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.

Shorts-wearing walker rescued from Ben Nevis in storm

A walker wearing only shorts was dramatically rescued from Britain's highest peak after being caught in severe weather conditions during Storm Amy. The shocking incident highlights the dangers of mountain climbing unprepared.

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