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New Scorpion Discovered in Death Valley
KTLA NewsDEATH VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) -- Biologists have made an unusual discovery: a tiny new species of scorpion in Death Valley National Park. Researchers say the discovery is unusual because of the location -- Death Valley lies hundreds of miles north of the...Tags: Spider (animal), Science and Technology, Sexual and Reproductive Organs
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Dead Suspect in Mt. Rainier Ranger Killing Had SoCal Ties
CNN/KTLA NewsMOUNT RAINIER, Wash. (KTLA) -- Officials say a search crews found the body Monday of the man suspected in the shooting death of a Mount Rainier National Park ranger Sunday morning during a routine traffic stop. Barnes was found around 10:45 a.m. Monday,...Tags: Eatonville, Firearms, Weaponry, Health, FBI
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Body of Yosemite Hiker Found
KTLA NewsYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK -- Yosemite National Park Rangers have recovered the body of one of three men who were presumed dead after they plunged over Vernal Fall. Rangers and search and rescue workers on Saturday recovered the body of David Hormiz, 22,...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Yosemite National Park
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Hiker Dies in Yosemite; Park's 15th Death This Year
KTLA NewsYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (KTLA) -- A hiker who plunged down the face of Half Dome has become Yosemite National Park's 15th death this year. The unidentified man's body was found by a search helicopter Tuesday and was wearing appropriate clothing and gear,...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Yosemite National Park
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Alaskan Climber Dies After Reaching Mt. McKinley Summit
KTLA NewsANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A climber died in his tent shortly after reaching the summit of Mount McKinley, North America's highest peak, the National Park Service said on Saturday. Brian Young, 52, of Kodiak, Alaska, was pronounced dead Friday at the mountain'...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Alaska, Brian Young, Tourism and Leisure, Climbing
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More Cracks Found in Washington Monument After Irene
CNNWASHINGTON -- Small pools of standing water were found in the Washington Monument during inspections following Hurricane Irene, the National Park Service told CNN Wednesday, indicating undiscovered cracks. According to spokeswoman Carol Johnson, when...Tags: U.S. Geological Survey, Manhattan (New York City), FBI, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Natural Disasters
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Flash Floods Force Closures at Joshua Tree National Park
KTLA NewsJOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KTLA) -- Flash flooding caused by heavy rains Tuesday led officials to close areas of Joshua Tree National Park when waters tore up roadways and flooded campgrounds. At least 3 inches of rain fell in the Pinto Basin and Cottonwood...Tags: Weather, Los Angeles Times, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Weather Warnings
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ER Physician Assistant, Doctor Killed on Yosemite Hiking Trip
KTLA NewsWHITTIER, Calif. (KTLA) -- An emergency room physician assistant from a hospital in Whittier is dead, and a doctor is presumed dead, after they were swept into a reservoir at Yosemite National Park. Yosemite officials have confirmed that physician...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Health, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Trips and Vacations
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3 Hikers Swept Away by Yosemite Waterfall Presumed Dead
KTLA NewsYOSEMITE VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) -- Three members of a church group are presumed dead after plunging over the edge of a 317-foot waterfall at Yosemite National Park. The victims reportedly climbed over a guard rail for a better view of the Vernal Fall....Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Church and State Relations
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Katy Perry and Russell Brand Tie the Knot in India
KTLA NewsRANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK, India (KTLA) -- British comedian Russell Brand and pop star Katy Perry tied the knot Saturday at a resort on a tiger reserve in northwestern India, according to a hotel official. The pair exchanged vows in a traditional...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Society, Wedding Products and Services, Entertainment, Human Interest
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US Coast Guard Joins Search for Missing Alaska Plane
KTLA NewsANCHORAGE -- The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search plane Sunday morning to help look for a small plane missing in Alaska with four people aboard. Three of the people aboard the overdue Dehavilland Beaver float plane were identified as Katmai National...Tags: U.S. Coast Guard, Gardens and Parks, Alaska, Anchorage, Tourism and Leisure
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