Placer County, CA

<div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0LCdQ7_0ucx4sSh00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0LCdQ7_0ucx4sSh00" width="1299" height="731" ></p><p> Missing hiker stories don't always end well, but yesterday brought happy news in the walking world as a 70-year-old man lost for five days in the Sierra Nevada wilderness was found alive and well. </p><p> This story comes on the heels of a man who was found over the weekend after being <a href="https://www.advnture.com/news/hiker-rescued-after-missing-for-two-weeks-in-red-river-gorge" rel="nofollow"> missing for two weeks in Kentucky's Red River Gorge </a> and the California hiker who was <a href="https://www.advnture.com/features/california-hiker-survives-10-days-missing-with-multitool" rel="nofollow"> found alive after spending 10 days in the wild </a> drinking water from his <a href="https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-hiking-boots" rel="nofollow"> hiking boot </a> back in June. </p><p> According to a Facebook post by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Warren Elliot went missing on Friday, July 19 when he was camping in an area west of Lake Tahoe. He had gone for a walk at around 3 p.m. that day in an area he says he is familiar with. </p><p> "When he went to walk back to the area they were camping in Rubicon Springs, he began walking in the wrong direction," writes the PCSO. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> That wrong turn took Elliot on a detour lasting five days and at least nine miles, during which time the sheriff's office says he <a href="https://www.advnture.com/features/finding-safe-drinking-water-in-nature" rel="nofollow"> drank water from a river </a> and ate berries to keep his energy levels up. During that time, between 50 and 100 searchers scoured the surrounding area looking for Elliott each day. </p><p> "From the point he was last seen, near Cadillac Hill, to the area he was found, Hell Hole Reservoir, is roughly 9 miles as the crow flies; however, he walked much further than that over the five days. Mr. Elliott was not hurt and is in good spirits." </p><p> In a heartwarming video which you can watch below, Elliot is seen looking a little dazed and tattered but otherwise healthy as he is escorted on foot to a waiting helicopter which transports him back to a command post. Once there he is seen in an emotional reunion with family members and his trusty cowboy hat. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><iframe data-lazy-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPlacerSheriff%2Fvideos%2F459965683530589%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" height="314" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPlacerSheriff%2Fvideos%2F459965683530589%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><h2 id="staying-safe-in-the-wild-5"> Staying safe in the wild </h2><p> Incidents like these show that any of us can get disoriented in the wild and take a wrong turn and underscore the need to carry a <a href="https://www.advnture.com/how-to/how-to-read-a-map" rel="nofollow"> map </a> and <a href="https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-compass" rel="nofollow"> compass </a> even when you think you know the area well. Carrying a charged Apple device with the <a href="https://www.advnture.com/features/apple-SOS" rel="nofollow"> SOS function </a> or a <a href="https://www.advnture.com/features/what-is-a-satellite-communicator" rel="nofollow"> satellite communicator </a> which works when cell phones don't can also help you find help quicker. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> It's important to carry a <a href="https://www.advnture.com/how-to/choose-a-water-purifier" rel="nofollow"> water filter </a> and <a href="https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-water-bottle" rel="nofollow"> water bottle </a> so that you can stay hydrated if you do end up spending the night outdoors, and an <a href="https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-emergency-blankets-bags-shelters" rel="nofollow"> emergency blanket, bag or shelter </a> can help to protect you from the elements. Learn more in our article on <a href="https://www.advnture.com/how-to/survive-night-mountain" rel="nofollow"> how to survive a night in the wild </a> . </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-first-aid-kit-for-hiking-backpacking-camping-and-all-sorts-of-outdoor-adventures" rel="nofollow"> The best first aid kits 2024: be prepared for accidents and emergencies </a></li></ul></div>

The Independent

 A 70-year-old man who went missing for nearly a week in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains was found alive and has been reunited with his family.Warren Elliot got lost near his campground at Rubicon Springs and spent five days in the wilderness near the Rubicon Trail, an expansive off-roading area.In a video from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Elliot is seen walking under his own power, wearing a torn t-shirt, reuniting with his family.Elliot got lost on Friday, July 19th in an area he was familiar with, and was forced to survive on river water and berries. "He ended up...

Hiker, 70,  found after going missing for five days in the Sierra Nevada mountains when he made a wrong turn from campsite

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

Montana State

Oxygen

Barnacles, G.P.S. navigation, and the observance skills of a former police officer in Montana would help interstate authorities hone in on a sailor wanted for murder. It began off the shores of Catalina Island, about 22 miles west of Los Angeles in the Pacific Ocean, an idyllic setting that offers “a whole different world” for those wanting to get away, according to journalist Tricia Takasugi, formerly of Fox L.A. affiliate KTTV. Even the host of Deadly Waters with Captain Lee, Captain Lee Rosbach, agreed that while the resort town was a mariner’s and beachgoer’s paradise, “grisly secrets can wash up,” as stated on Deadly Waters.

Murdered Disc Jockey Found Dead Near Catalina Island Leads to Montana Manhunt

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

California State

Butte County, CA

Oroville, CA

 Nearly 30,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Northern California as an enormous wildfire rips through the region amid a sweltering heatwave on the US west coast.The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration was cancelled and a state of emergency declared as the fire destroyed more than 3,500 acres of land near the city of Oroville, about an hour outside California’s capital Sacramento since it began on Tuesday morning.Some 1,500 emergency workers have been involved in containing the fire in Butte County.Firefighters lined roads to keep the flames from reaching homes while helicopters dumped water on Wednesday....

Nearly 30,000 people evacuated as devastating wildfire rages across Northern California

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on June 26, 2024, deputies and narcotics agents were actively searching for an individual who had failed to appear for sentencing in Circuit Court. During their investigation, agents observed a vehicle visiting the suspect's residence and departing shortly afterward.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Possession of Methamphetamine in Prentiss County

Memphis, TN

Desoto County, MS

Walls, MS

July 16 - The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced today that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham of Walls was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder.

Man to be in Prison for 40 years After Pleading Guilty to Murder

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?

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Chico, CA

Reuters

(Reuters) -A man was arrested on Thursday, on suspicion of starting a fire that forced thousands to flee their homes overnight in a fast-moving fire in Northern California, a prosecutor said.

Man arrested in California wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

CBS News

A wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon in a park near Chico, California, north of Sacramento, exploded in size overnight and continued to spread through the day Thursday — and it may have been deliberately set. The Park Fire grew from about 6,400 acres late Wednesday night to 45,550 acres Thursday morning and then to over 71,400 acres Thursday afternoon local time, Cal Fire said. The fire was only 3% contained.Cal Fire arson investigators have arrested a 42-year-old Chico man on suspicion of starting the blaze, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey announced. His arrest followed reports of an unknown male seen...

Park Fire in Northern California explodes in its first day; man arrested

Humboldt County, CA

Dengarden

It's only about a half-hour's drive south of Redwood National Park.

Redwood Forest Hotel in Northern California Is Giving Pure Fairytale Enchantment

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Sacramento, CA

Los Angeles Times

Two young children who went missing after their mother, Angelica Bravo, was found dead inside a Sacramento home could be in Southern California, authorities said.

Their mother was found dead inside their father's Sacramento home. Now two children are missing

Advnture

The man drank water and ate berries to survive his ordeal

"He is in good spirits" – heartwarming video shows hiker, 70, reunite with family after 5 days lost in Sierra Nevada wilderness

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