2 Dead Searching for Sasquatch in Washington National Forest

 Two men from Portland died searching for Sasquatch during Christmas week, according to officials.

Around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day, Skamania County Communications Center received a report from a family member of two people who were searching for Sasquatch and were missing after they had planned to return home on Dec. 24, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).

A "flock camera," also known as a license plate reader, located the men's car off of Oklahoma Road, near Willard, Washington, SCSO said.

Over three days, search and rescue resources, including more than 60 volunteers, canines, drones and ground search teams and a U.S. Coast Guard air asset searched for the men. 

The sheriff's office thanked the volunteers who spent Christmas week searching for the men through "freezing temperatures, snow, high water levels, heavy rain, downfall, and heavily wooded terrain," allowing the men to be taken home to their family. 

"The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the loved ones lost in this tragic incident," SCSO said.

"Both deaths appear to be due to exposure, based on weather conditions and ill-preparedness," SCSO added.

VIA: https://www.foxnews.com/us/2-dead-after-search-sasquatch-washington-national-forest

 Giulia Manfrini, 36, was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island when a needlefish struck her in the chest, leading to her drowning, officials said. 

An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a needlefish in the waters off Masokut Island in Indonesia. 

Antara, a local news agency, reported that 36-year-old Giulia Manfrini had been surfing at around 9:30 a.m. when the freak accident occurred. 

The fish "jumped toward Manfrini and stuck her right in the chest," said Lahmudin Siregar, head of the Mentawai Islands Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency. 

Mentawai is considered one of the best surfing locations in the world, with its warm waters, consistent breaks and glassy conditions. The islands therefore have a flourishing tourism economy from surf camps and travel agencies that offer foreign surfers guided trips. 

For the record:
9:31 p.m. Oct. 22, 2024: An earlier version of this article said Manfrini was impaled by a swordfish. She was struck by a needlefish.

VIA: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-10-22/surfer-dies-after-being-impaled-by-a-swordfish-in-indonesia

Kansas Woman, 37, Dies After Backing into Moving Airplane Propeller While Taking Photos

AMANDA GALLAGHER DIED “DOING WHAT SHE LOVED, SKYDIVING AND TAKING PICTURES," ACCORDING TO A GOFUNDME STARTED FOR HER FUNERAL EXPENSES

 Authorities in Kansas say a woman has died after she backed into an airplane propeller while taking photographs.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office said 37-year-old Amanda Gallagher was taking pictures at the Air Capital Drop Zone in Derby, on Saturday, Oct. 26, when she backed into the moving propeller, according to local CBS affiliate KWCH and local ABC affiliate KAKE.

Gallagher was critically injured, and transported to a local hospital where she later died, local NBC affiliate KSNW reported.

Man undertaking a two week hike for charity has to be rescued after injuring himself on the first day

A man who set off on a two week mission to raise money for charity by hiking the famous 268 mile Pennine Way had to be rescued just hours later after injuring himself.

The hiker, who hasn't been named, had made it a mile past the high point of Windy Gyle from his start point at Kirk Yetholm in Derbyshire's Peak District when the accident happened - a trek that takes about 11 hours.

The man, who had rolled his ankle on uneven ground while carrying a heavy backpack and heard an "audible crack", knew straight away that he needed immediate emergency assistance. Two vehicles from the Borders Mountain Rescue Unit were soon dispatched and helped the man to safety.

Stretching between the Scottish border town of Kirk Yetholm and Edale in Derbyshire, the Pennine Way is a hotspot for hikers and trail runners alike, with more than 150,000 people tackling the trail each year. Usually taking two to three weeks to complete, the trail guides trekkers through stunning valleys in the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire Peak District across to the North Pennines and ancient Hadrian’s Wall. 

Considered to be one of the toughest routes in Britain, the Pennine Way includesThe hiker, who hasn't been named, had made it a mile past the high point of Windy Gyle from his start point at Kirk Yetholm in Derbyshire's Peak District when the accident happened - a trek that takes about 11 hours.

The man, who had rolled his ankle on uneven ground while carrying a heavy backpack and heard an "audible crack", knew straight away that he needed immediate emergency assistance. Two vehicles from the Borders Mountain Rescue Unit were soon dispatched and helped the man to safety.

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Man Killed After Bear He Shot Falls On Him

A Virginia man has died after a bear in a tree shot by one of his hunting partners fell on him, state wildlife officials said.

The bizarre, accidental death occurred 9 December in Lunenburg county, which is between Richmond and Danville, Virginia’s department of wildlife resources said in a statement.

A hunting group was following the bear when it ran up the tree, the department said. As the group retreated from the tree, a hunter shot the bear. The animal fell on to another hunter who was standing about 10ft (3 metres) from the bottom of the tree.

The department identified the man as Lester C Harvey, 58, of Phenix, Virginia. A member of the group rendered first aid before Harvey was rushed to two different hospitals. He died from his injuries on Friday, the wildlife department stated.

Similar incidents have occurred in recent years.

In 2018, a man in Alaska was critically injured after his hunting partner shot a bear on a ridge. The animal tumbled down a slope into the man, who was also struck by rocks dislodged by the bear.

Another man was injured in 2019 after his hunting partner shot a bear in a tree in North Carolina. The bear fell out of the tree and began biting the hunter. The man and the animal then tumbled off a cliff. The hunter was taken to a hospital, while the bear was later found dead.

VIA: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/17/virginia-man-dies-bear-fall

Singer Hugged to Death

 A Brazilian musician died after he was electrocuted during a live performance on Saturday, July 13, in Salinópolis, Pará, Brazil, per Brazilian news site

 Istoé Gente, The Sun and The Mirror.

Ayres Sasaki, 35, died almost instantly after he hugged a soaking-wet concertgoer during his performance on stage at the Solar Hotel in Salinopolis, Brazil. The pair’s contact then triggered a nearby cable to jolt, which caused a fatal electric shock, per The Mirror.

It is unclear why the fan was wet but Salinópolis Police are investigating the incident. According to the Pará Civil Police, witnesses have shared statements and the authorities have requested expert reports.

The Solar Hotel released a statement on Sunday, July 14, clarifying the facility is cooperating with the authorities in the investigation. "We are fully dedicated to providing support to his family and taking the necessary measures. We reaffirm our commitment to fully cooperating with the competent authorities for the proper clarification of the events,” the hotel’s official Instagram account read, via translation.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Ayres Sasaki's family and friends at this difficult time,” the statement concluded.

Sasaki's aunt, Rita Matos, told Istoé Gente, "We are contacting people who were with him at the moment to understand how everything happened. We will gather all the information in a statement that we will release to the press."

VIA: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/singer-ayres-sasaki-dies-after-33265972

Hiker Dies of Heat Stroke on Utah National Park Trip to Spread Dad’s Ashes

A 66-year-old man from Texas is believed to have died from heat stroke while on a trip to Arches National Park in Utah to scatter his father’s ashes, his sister told San Antonio Express-News. Last week, the park issued an attempt to locate James Bernard Hendricks and later found his body off-trail nearby, officials said in a news release. 

An investigation into his death by the National Park Service and local police remains ongoing, but his sister Ruth Hendricks Brough said park rangers presume Hendricks died from a combination of heat, high altitude, and dehydration. 

According to Brough, her brother’s water bottle was empty when rangers discovered him. “He was a person who spread joy to every living thing he met, and to him, all the universe was alive, from human beings to fossils to stardust. It was all precious to him,” she said. “He was loved by countless people because he was an unusually kind, sweet person who made friends easily. Now all these people are grieving. 

It was a horrible shock.” NBC News reported that temperatures surpassed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the area around the time Hendricks went missing.

Via: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-dies-heat-stroke-trip-spread-dads-ashes-arches-national-park-rcna98845