Colorado State

<div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1DrrZD_0uN6oLPO00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1DrrZD_0uN6oLPO00" width="1255" height="706" ></p><p> You never know what you're going to see when you get your <a href="https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-hiking-boots" rel="nofollow"> hiking boots </a> on and hit the trail in the Rocky Mountains – snow in July? A <a href="https://www.advnture.com/news/can-you-spot-the-mountain-lion-stalking-a-hapless-elk-in-this-photo" rel="nofollow"> mountain lion stalking an elk </a> ? Or how about a plane nearly nosediving into the side of the mountain? </p><p> That's exactly what two Colorado hikers encountered on July 4 when they were hiking up to Devil's Thumb Pass on the Continental Divide in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. In a video posted to Facebook, which you can view below, the light aircraft appears to narrowly avoid crashing into the mountain during a heart-dropping nosedive. </p><p> "It was clear the plane was struggling trying to clear the saddle. It was coming straight at us, and as a former licensed pilot, I was worried it would go into an aerodynamic stall," recalls Jason Dunn, who says his son Tyler captured the footage. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> "Then it either did, or the pilot made a last ditch effort to turn the plane around in a dead end valley before crashing into the mountain (or us)." </p><p> Dunn writes that he is sharing the video as he thinks the pilot might want the footage. </p><p> "If anyone has connection to Boulder municipal airport, you might send. I’m guessing he was coming from there and would love to have the video." </p><iframe data-lazy-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjason.dunn.758%2Fvideos%2F1552183502306883%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" height="476" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjason.dunn.758%2Fvideos%2F1552183502306883%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> Since the video was shared, <a href="https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-plane-crash-mountains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Summit Daily </a> has reported that the plane has been confirmed as a rented Cessna 152 that belongs to the&nbsp;Rocky Mountain Flight School&nbsp;in Broomfield. Greg Boom, owner of the school, told Sky-Hi News that his team is trying to contact the pilot to learn more about the incident. </p><p> Ordinarily, we'd take the opportunity to provide you with some <a href="https://www.advnture.com/features/summer-hiking-safety" rel="nofollow"> hiking safety </a> advice here but honestly, there's no handbook for this. If you see a plane coming towards you, duck. We reckon these hikers won't forget this day in a hurry. </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-trekking-poles" rel="nofollow"> The best trekking poles: take the pressure off </a></li></ul></div>

Columbus, OH

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It's rutting season, and bulls can be particularly aggressive

Huge, hormonal elk vents his frustration on visitor's car at National Park

Bass Lake, CA

A family on a trip to celebrate mom and dad’s wedding anniversary has an unwelcome gatecrasher

VIDEO: “Holy cow, there’s a bear in our car!” And the car doesn’t come out of it well

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Boasting environmentally friendly yet strong and durable fabrics, the Vango Joro Air 450 Sentinel Eco Dura Package tent is ideal for family car camping vacations

Vango Joro Air 450 Sentinel Eco Dura Package review: a great family shelter from the air tent pioneers

The Mirror US

Mick Jagger was booed by the crowd at the Rolling Stones' Vancouver concert as he expressed his love for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, before quickly changing tact

Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger, 80, aggressively booed on stage in Vancouver after political stance

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Gatlinburg, TN

Police and the owner of the lodge have been informed

Smoky Mountains tourists caught on camera feeding bears from lodge balcony

Many wild animals, including bison and elk, treat domestic dogs the same way as wolves

Video shows why you should never, ever let your dog off the leash near bison

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Flagstaff, AZ

Sunny days and starry nights are big draws in this high-elevation city, which has gone from a Grand Canyon pit stop to a destination in its own right.

Grand Canyon pit stop is now a bona fide hot spot

Manomet, MA

Dianna Carney

Prepare yourself for a walk through time, where history meets community! Pilgrim Hall Museum announced that their Executive Director, Dr. Donna Curtin, will guide "A Walk in the Park: Manomet Past & Present" at St. Catherine’s Chapel Park on Sunday, July 7th at 1 pm. For those unfamiliar with the area, St. Catherine’s Chapel Park is a beautiful, pastoral two-acre park located at 95 White Horse Road in Manomet, owned by the non-profit Simes House Foundation.

You're Invited To Step Into The Past & Discover The Hidden History Of Manomet

Stuck in the doldrums, TikToker goes paddleboarding in the middle of Pacific

Is this man SUPing on an inflatable paddleboard further from land than any other human ever?

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

It was a 4th of July hike to remember for two Colorado hikers

"It was coming straight at us" – hikers capture video of plane nearly crashing into Continental Divide

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