Friday, December 26, 2025

Emergency beacons can be life-savers

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - Lisa Jo Frech passed out five days into a 10-day, 170-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail near Glacier Peak. She's an experienced hiker, had trained hard for the trail and was feeling strong until that point.
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