Japan August 15 Hiker's friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report A hiker in his 20s was reportedly killed by a brown bear on a Mount Rausu trail in Japan, prompting trail closures and helicopter evacuation of over 71 people from the area.
Missing Persons August 14 Significant resources deployed in Wyoming hunt for hiker who disappeared in 'unforgiving' Bighorn Mountains Significant resources were deployed during the search in Wyoming for Grant Gardner, a missing hiker who has not been heard from in more than two weeks.
U.S. August 13 Missing American hiker found dead in remote mountains over a month after disappearing: Reports Authorities in Spain located a missing American hiker's body on Friday in a remote area located along the France border.
Homicide August 10 Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found at remote California campsite California authorities arrested a Nevada man for murder after a woman's body was discovered at a remote Sierra County campsite early Friday morning.
Missing Persons August 6 Minnesota hiker vanishes in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, leaving wife 'trying to stay strong' for their kids Minnesota hiker Grant Gardner has been missing since July 29 in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains after reaching the summit of Cloud Peak, authorities said.
World August 6 US journalist missing in Norway after backpacking trip, family says A search is underway for an American journalist who went missing on a Norwegian glacier at Folgefonna National Park while on a solo backpacking trip, according to his family.
Camping-Hiking August 4 Hikers rescued by helicopter from remote beach after rising tides cut off their only way out Dramatic helicopter rescue saves two hikers stranded near Elephant Rock when rising tides cut off their escape route at Point Reyes National Seashore.
VIDEO August 4 Hikers airlifted from remote beach at Point Reyes after rising tide traps them Dramatic video shows rescuers using 100-foot line to hoist pair from secluded shoreline near Elephant Rock (Credit: Sonoma County Sheriffs Office and Marin County Fire Department)
Camping-Hiking August 4 Cries for help lead rescuers to injured hiker after terrifying 25-foot plunge at popular waterfall Emergency crews airlifted injured hiker from Big Falls waterfall after he slipped on wet rocks and fell into rocky basin, requiring helicopter rescue operation.
VIDEO August 4 Hiker rescued after 25-foot fall onto rocks at California waterfall Video shows emergency crews airlifting injured hiker from Big Falls waterfall after he slipped on wet rocks and fell into rocky basin. (Credit: San Bernardino County Fire)
Travel August 4 Bat flies into tourist's mouth during Arizona night sky photography trip A Massachusetts woman is now facing a $20,000 bill for rabies treatment after a bat flew into her mouth during an Arizona photography trip with her father.