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2 days ago
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Fallen hiker rescued near Battery Crosby
The Brief The hiker fell over an edge along the Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the city's Presidio. They were airlifted from a rocky beach to safety, and it was determined that they did not need to be taken to a hospital. SAN FRANCISCO - A hiker fell over an edge along a trail leading to Battery Crosby in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon, necessitating an air rescue. The San Francisco Fire Department, the United States Park Police, and National Park Rangers were called just before 2 p.m. to the Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the city's Presidio on reports of a person over a cliff, according to an SFFD statement. Video from the scene showed an SFFD rescuer being lowered from a California Highway Patrol helicopter down to a rocky beach in order to retrieve the fallen hiker. The hiker was taken to a waiting fire department ambulance, though it was determined that they ultimately did not need to be taken to a hospital for treatment. The Source San Francisco Fire Department
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2 days ago
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Hiker Discovers Man's Burned Body on Georgia Mountain in 'Area Visitors Usually Don't Go to,' Police Say
A man hiking a mountain in Georgia found burned remains of a man during his trek Stone Mountain Park Department of Public Safety spokesperson John Bankhead said the body was found in "an area that visitors usually don't go to" The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now leading the death investigationA hiker came across the burned remains of a man on top of a mountain in Georgia this weekend. On Saturday, May 31, around 8:18 a.m. local time, a park visitor hiking on Stone Mountain Park, located outside of Atlanta, called the Stone Mountain Park Police and told authorities he discovered a "burned" body under rocks and an overhang, Stone Mountain Park Department of Public Safety spokesperson John Bankhead told local outlets, including ABC affiliate WSB-TV, FOX affiliate WAGA-TV and Atlanta News First. Responding officers, who "knew an area to look for," then found the body "burned severely," Bankhead told Atlanta News First. He added, per the Associated Press, that the body appeared to be that of a White adult male who was likely in his 20s or 30s. Speaking about where the body was found, Bankhead said, "It's in an area that visitors usually don't go to." "You can see right behind me, it's under some trees. It's not in a popular area for visitors," he added. As for the 911 caller, Bankhead said the man did not leave a name or number for authorities to contact him after he alerted police about the body. "We are fortunate that the individual did spot the body. We'd like to talk to him if he would call park police," the spokesperson said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is leading the death investigation, while the body has been sent to the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy, per multiple outlets. When reached for information, a spokesperson for the GBI directed PEOPLE to the Stone Mountain Park Police, which did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Sunday, June 1. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Bankhead told WAGA-TV of the area where the body was found, "Somebody had piled up rocks in front of the overhang to make it very private." Despite the situation, the "family-oriented park" itself is "very safe," Bankhead told Atlanta News First. He called the discovery of the dead body "very rare" for the tourist destination, which is located roughly 15 miles from downtown Atlanta and features a carving of three Confederate leaders: Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. "This is the first time, in my knowledge, that something like this has happened, finding a body on top of the mountain," he said. "We've found bodies [of people] who have jumped and committed suicide. But nothing like this. This is very unusual. Very rare. I don't know if this has ever occurred here." "As more comes forward, I think we'll find out that it's a very odd situation. Very odd situation," Bankhead continued. The park spokesperson also told WSB-TV that while operations are "being carried on as usual right now," things "may change depending on the situation.' David Farmer, a college student who has hiked the mountain multiple times, told WAGA that he also had "never seen anything like that" in the area. "I've been here a lot and never seen anything like that," Farmer said. "It's a little scary, and it's kind of somber." Fellow park visitor Emalyn Delgado added that she visits the area to "have fun and be at the park," telling WSB-TV that the discovery is "crazy." Read the original article on People
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2 days ago
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Man found dead, burned on Stone Mountain determined to die in suicide
On Saturday morning, Stone Mountain Park Police responded to reports of a burned body found at the top of the mountain near the Sky Lyft. On Sunday, Park Police said a preliminary determination found the death was a suicide. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in Saturday to assist with the investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Police at the time told Channel 2 Action News they were only able to determine the body found was a dead man. In a statement shared Sunday, police said the driver's license of the deceased, a man in his 20s, was found at the scene. TRENDING STORIES: Arrest made in deadly shooting at St. Vincent de Paul charity GBI investigating deadly shooting involving officer in southwest Atlanta Minors injured in shooting at Gwinnett County park Park Police used the information to find his family, who gave investigators a note detailing a suicide plan, including the method and location. Police said it was consistent with the death scene at Stone Mountain. Park Police said they would not be releasing the name of the dead man due to the sensitivity and the possible impact about reporting suicides. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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3 days ago
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Burned body found at Stone Mountain Park, GBI on scene
A spokesman for Stone Mountain Park confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a burned body was found Saturday morning. Investigators say the victim is a man. According to officials, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to assist. Speaking with Channel 2 Action News, John Bankhead, the public information officer for Stone Mountain Park Police, said the department first heard about the body at about 8:18 a.m. A call came in to the Park Police Radio Room about someone finding a body near the top of the mountain. Bankhead said the body was found by 'one of the visitors to the park,' who 'discovered it and called 911.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The 911 call actually got routed through the DeKalb County dispatch line, who then referred it to the Park Police Radio Room. On the park police line, a radio operator spoke to the caller, who told them they'd found a body but was not able to provide more information. TRENDING STORIES: 'It was startling': Buckhead couple detail finding starving dog that led to R&B singer's arrest At least 7 in GA sickened in Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Bankhead said that while GBI is leading the death investigation, they'd s till like the caller to get back in touch to share more information about what they'd found. The caller did not leave their name so police did not have a way to contact them directly. 'All they said was there was a body that had been burned and that's all we have to go on at this point,' Bankhead said. In the meantime, the park is operating as normal. 'Business is being carried on as usual right now,' Bankhead said. 'That may change depending on the situation.' As far as next steps, the body will be taken to the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office for identification and determination of the cause and manner of death, according to Bankhead. Unrelated to the investigation, Bankhead told Channel 2 Action News that wind speeds had caused the lift to not be in operation shortly after 11 a.m. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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20-05-2025
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Runner reunites with first responders who saved her life
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It was a heartwarming reunion Tuesday at East Potomac Park, as a runner met with the first responders who saved her life. 24-year-old Angel Barr was running the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler last month when she collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. 'I felt physically and mentally fine that day; I was looking forward to running. It was something I liked doing,' she said. 'They told me I was a miracle, they told me a lot of people don't survive what I went through, and hearing the story, I'm shocked.' Neighbors help woman escape home fire in Rockville According to DC Fire and EMS (DCFEMS), the quick responses of those around her helped save her life. Two bystanders began administering CPR. Meanwhile, two DCFEMS fire boats arrived on the scene. First responders used an AED and defibrillated Barr, restarting her heart. Park Police used their helicopter to transport Barr to the hospital. 'This didn't just happen by accident,' said Dr. David Vitberg, Interim Medical Director for DCFEMS. 'That happened because our firefighters, EMTs and paramedics get exquisite training.' Barr had a chance to meet and thank those who saved her during a ceremony on Tuesday. Each first responder received a coin honoring their efforts. 'What we do in EMS, what the Park Police do, what DC Fire and EMS does, it really, really matters. What we do in the first five, ten minutes have a profound impact,' said Vitberg. 'I'm very shocked I'm still here today. And to be able to walk and do everything I was before, so to hear that, it was a gift from God,' said Barr. Barr said she isn't letting this incident slow her down. She plans to continue working as a nurse and pursue her doctorate in nursing. 'Obstacles are there to make you stronger. But this obstacle has not set me back in any way. I will be successful, I will thrive,' she said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
