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Passengers Were Sleeping Below Deck When the Conception Fire Erupted

Passengers Were Sleeping Below Deck When the Conception Fire Erupted

On September 2, 2019, a devastating incident unfolded off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, California, when the 75-foot diving boat, MV Conception, ...
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On This Day: The Conception Boat Fire Claimed 34 Lives Off California

On This Day: The Conception Boat Fire Claimed 34 Lives Off California

The sinking of the MV Conception on September 2, 2019, off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, California, was a profound maritime tragedy that claimed...
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California lawmakers oppose Trump's Yosemite land swap with developer

California lawmakers oppose Trump's Yosemite land swap with developer

A Coachella Valley Republican and other state lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to halt a plan to give away Yosemite National Park land.
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4-year-old boy dies days after being found unresponsive in Ontario County pool

4-year-old boy dies days after being found unresponsive in Ontario County pool

A 4-year-old boy died Tuesday, six days after he was found unresponsive in a private pool on his family's property in Phelps, Ontario County.
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San Francisco Man Identified Among Two Canoers Found Deceased After Tomales Bay Bioluminescent Tour

San Francisco Man Identified Among Two Canoers Found Deceased After Tomales Bay Bioluminescent Tour

Marin County firefighters have recovered the bodies of two canoers who went missing during a bioluminescent tour on Tomales Bay. The men launched before midnight on Saturday and were reported missing when they did not return. Their bodies were recovered on Sunday morning, and officials confirmed both men were wearing life jackets. On Monday, the Marin County Sheriff's Office identified one of the deceased as 36-year-old San Francisco resident Casey Flynn Melia. The identity of the second man has not yet been released. First responders located the other man unresponsive in the water and transported him to Bodega Bay in Sonoma County, where he was pronounced dead. Melia was later found unresponsive near Hog Island and taken to Sacramento Landing, where he was also declared deceased. A joint investigation into the incident is currently underway, involving the Marin County Sheriff's Office, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Parks Service.
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One Fatality and Three Hospitalizations After Boat Overturns at Echo Reservoir

One Fatality and Three Hospitalizations After Boat Overturns at Echo Reservoir

One person has died and three others were hospitalized after a fishing boat overturned at Echo Reservoir in Summit County, Utah. The incident occurred on Sunday, with the Summit County Sheriff’s Office receiving a 911 call around 11:30 a.m. from an individual who discovered the sinking, overturned boat and four people in the water. The caller and their group successfully pulled all four individuals from the water and brought them to shore. Despite life-saving efforts, a 46-year-old male from Davis County was pronounced dead at the reservoir. The other three individuals, consisting of two adults and one juvenile, were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Sheriff’s Office has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the boat overturning.
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Rockslide and Flooding Impact Zion National Park

Rockslide and Flooding Impact Zion National Park

Zion National Park in Utah experienced significant flooding and a rockslide on Monday, August 31, 2026, as heavy rain from monsoon-season thunderstorms swept through the area. A video shared with CNN captured water pouring over cliffs, leaving debris and mud on the roads. The Zion Mount Carmel Highway was closed to traffic due to the rockslide. The National Park Service confirmed that a flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City was in effect until 11 p.m. MDT. This event follows deadly flash flooding at the Grand Canyon, which resulted in two fatalities and one person still missing.
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Flash Flooding and Rockfall Close Zion National Park Roads

Flash Flooding and Rockfall Close Zion National Park Roads

Zion National Park in Utah experienced flash flooding on Monday night, August 31, 2026, following heavy thunderstorms earlier in the day. The National Park Service (NPS) reported flash flooding at 8:51 p.m. MDT, which caused water to cascade over cliffs, leaving mud, rocks, and debris on roadways. The Zion Mount Carmel Highway was closed to both east- and west-bound traffic due to rockfall. This event occurred during the region's monsoon season, which typically brings rapidly changing weather and intense afternoon thunderstorms. A flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City was in effect until 11 p.m. MDT on Monday. The flooding comes just a day after deadly flash floods at the Grand Canyon, which resulted in two fatalities and one person still missing.
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2 dead as search for missing hiker continues at Grand Canyon

2 dead as search for missing hiker continues at Grand Canyon

Search teams are using drones and dogs to find at least one person still unaccounted for after fatal flash floods at the Grand Canyon on Aug. 29.
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Deadly Grand Canyon flooding

Deadly Grand Canyon flooding

Search and rescue efforts find at least two dead and one missing.
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Weather service's early-morning flood risk alert didn't highlight Grand Canyon

Weather service's early-morning flood risk alert didn't highlight Grand Canyon

Federal warnings about the Aug. 29 hazards at the Grand Canyon escalated quickly, like the storms that prompted them.
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Man Reaches 400th National Park Site Milestone in Sitka, Alaska

Man Reaches 400th National Park Site Milestone in Sitka, Alaska

Pete Selleck, on a decade-long mission to visit every National Park System site across the United States, recently achieved a significant milestone by visiting his 400th site at Sitka National Historical Park in Alaska. Selleck's quest involves exploring all 433 designated sites, which include parks, monuments, seashores, and battlefields. Most of the remaining destinations on his list are located in Alaska, presenting logistical challenges due to weather and the need for specialized outfitters for transportation. Selleck views this journey as an opportunity to appreciate the country's natural beauty and reflect on its complex history, acknowledging both past mistakes and ongoing efforts towards a more perfect union. The National Park Service has added 16 sites since he began his endeavor.