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Yellowstone tourist dodges safety barriers to lead child to brink of raging waterfall
By Cat Ellis published
The woman was caught on camera taking her young child right to the edge of the Upper Falls

Lost Massachusetts hiker rescued after hours stranded waist-deep in swamp
By Cat Ellis published
The woman was lost alone in an area notorious for its poor radio reception

Harrison Ford explains why he no longer rescues lost hikers in his helicopter
By Cat Ellis published
The actor doesn't like getting all the credit for a successful rescue and being hailed as a 'hero pilot'

British actor Julian Sands reported missing hiking in icy California mountains
By Cat Ellis published
Sands was hiking near Mount Baldy, where 14 people have become stranded or injured in recent weeks

The most dangerous National Park – and tips for staying alive
By Julia Clarke published
We uncover the leading causes of deaths in National Parks, which park is the most dangerous, and most importantly, what you can do to stay safe on your visit

Lost hiker uses dying cellphone's light to signal for help in Hawaii
By Cat Ellis published
The man was hiking alone in Honolulu, and became disoriented on the trail after sunset

Hiker survives 200ft fall after climbing mountain in tennis shoes
By Cat Ellis published
Ruth Woroniecki was hiking solo on Christmas Eve when the accident happened

What is hypothermia? Learn how to recognize and prevent it
By Julia Clarke last updated
What is hypothermia? We explain the signs, symptoms and risk factors of this hiking hazard, as well as how to prevent it on your cold weather expeditions
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