Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing Storrs Mom Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing Storrs Mom Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing Storrs Mom
Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing Storrs Mom After more than two years of desperate searching, the family of Connecticut mom Pattie Wu-Murad has received confirmation that she is deceased. The 61-year-old mom of three vanished on April 10, 2023, while hiking solo in the Japanese wilderness. For more than two years, her family held out hope—until Friday, May 9, when DNA testing confirmed that remains discovered near a stream were a match. “This confirmation came more than two years after she went missing while hiking in Japan,” her family said in a statement. “Although we had tried to prepare ourselves for this outcome, the finality of…
Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Mount Beacon Trail Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Mount Beacon Trail Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Mount Beacon Trail
Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Mount Beacon Trail A hiker had to be rescued from a Dutchess County mountain after injuring his ankle and getting stranded off-trail, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The incident happened around 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, when Beacon Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to the Mount Beacon Incline Trail for a report of a 45-year-old man with an ankle injury, the Beacon Fire Department said on Wednesday, May 7.  The injured hiker was able to call for help and said he was about a quarter mile up the stairs on the trail. Firefighters and Beacon Police officers climbed the mountain to find him.&…
Hiker Found Dead On Devils Path Trail In Lexington Hiker Found Dead On Devils Path Trail In Lexington Hiker Found Dead On Devils Path Trail In Lexington
Hiker Found Dead On Devils Path Trail In Lexington A New Jersey man was found dead on a popular hiking trail in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Linhu Jin, 54, was found unresponsive by a group of hikers on Greene County’s Devils Path Trail in the Town of Lexington at around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 24, according to New York State Police. Jin, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A cause of death was not given but troopers confirmed that no foul play is suspected. State Police were assisted by the New York State Forest Rangers, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lexington Fire Company. Additio…
Mom Of 4 ID'd As Woman Who Died Hiking With Children In Sutton: 'She Was A Bright Light' Mom Of 4 ID'd As Woman Who Died Hiking With Children In Sutton: 'She Was A Bright Light' Mom Of 4 ID'd As Woman Who Died Hiking With Children In Sutton: 'She Was A Bright Light'
Mom Of 4 ID'd As Woman Who Died Hiking With Children In Sutton: 'She Was A Bright Light' A 49-year-old woman has been identified as the woman who fell between 50 and 70 feet into Purgatory Chasm in Sutton on Wednesday, April 23, authorities said.  Carolyn "Carrie" Sanger, of Topsfield, was hiking with her children when she fell at the 100-acre state park around 2 p.m., the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Her kids ran to get help, but authorities were unable to save her life, officials said.  She died at the scene, Sutton police said.  Sutton Police Chief Tom Calouro said his department was alerted to the incident after a 911 call.&nbs…
Former UPMC Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports Former UPMC Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports Former UPMC Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports
Former Upmc Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports A former UPMC anesthesiologist and assistant professor is accused of trying to kill his wife during a birthday hike in Hawaii, authorities announced. Gerhardt Konig, 46, a former University of Pittsburgh and UPMC doctor, pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder during a virtual court appearance on Monday, April 7, according to CBS News Pittsburgh. Konig allegedly attacked his wife, Arielle Konig, 36, during a March 24 hike on the Pali Puka Trail on Oahu, according to ABC News. Arielle refused to take a selfie near the cliff's edge, prompting Konig to shove her into the bushes w…
Search Intensifies For Centreville Hiker With Dragon Tattoo Missing Over A Month Search Intensifies For Centreville Hiker With Dragon Tattoo Missing Over A Month Search Intensifies For Centreville Hiker With Dragon Tattoo Missing Over A Month
Search Intensifies For Centreville Hiker With Dragon Tattoo Missing Over A Month He vanished without a trace more than a month ago — and now, there’s a renewed push to find him. Michael “Deric” Bennet, 42, was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 27 in Centreville, and hasn’t been heard from since, according to a missing person alert shared by Shenandoah National Park officials. The theory?  Bennet may have gone off the grid and onto the Appalachian Trail, where vast stretches of rugged wilderness and miles of trail could make him hard to spot — or reach. The 6-foot, 190-pound man is described as having brown hair and distinct tattoos, including a dragon skeleton on his b…
Hiker Fractures Head In 20-Foot Fall In Harriman State Park: Responders Hiker Fractures Head In 20-Foot Fall In Harriman State Park: Responders Hiker Fractures Head In 20-Foot Fall In Harriman State Park: Responders
Hiker Fractures Head In 20-Foot Fall In Harriman State Park: Responders A 40-year-old woman suffered a fractured head after falling around 20 feet while hiking at Harriman State Park in New York, responders said. The rescue happened on Friday, March 15 after a hiker fell in the Torne Valley area in Harriman State Park at around 6 p.m., according to the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps. Spring Hill’s Special Operations Unit responded with its rescue Gator and a paramedic to navigate the rugged terrain and reach the injured hiker, who was deep within the trail and had suffered a compound fracture and was in severe pain.  Upon arrival, the paramedi…
Hiker Trapped In Knowlton Railroad Viaduct Rescued, Charged With Trespassing: FD Hiker Trapped In Knowlton Railroad Viaduct Rescued, Charged With Trespassing: FD Hiker Trapped In Knowlton Railroad Viaduct Rescued, Charged With Trespassing: FD
Hiker Trapped In Knowlton Railroad Viaduct Rescued, Charged With Trespassing: FD A hiker was rescued and then charged with trespassing after getting stuck in a railroad viaduct in Warren County on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, authorities said. At 10:23 p.m. rescuers responded to Station Road on a report of a hiker trapped in a railroad viaduct, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 - Station 41 said. Two five-person rescue teams were sent onto the railroad bed and a team of New Jersey State Police troopers searched the immediate area under the viaduct, firefighters said. The hiker was located after an hour, uninjured inside a viaduct support column, firefi…
Human Remains Discovered In Montgomery County Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim Human Remains Discovered In Montgomery County Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim Human Remains Discovered In Montgomery County Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim
Human Remains Discovered In Montgomery County Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim Authorities are working to identify a young man whose remains were discovered in a Montgomery County park, according to police. A hiker stumbled upon a human skull in a wooded area of Rock Creek Regional Park on Saturday, March 1, and immediately called 911, Montgomery County Police said. Officers from Montgomery County Police and the Maryland National Capital Park Police responded to the scene, where they found additional human bones along with clothing items, including a winter hat, jacket, and pants.  No identification was recovered at the site, officials said. The Office of the C…
Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store In Bergen County In 2024: Ramsey Outdoor Store Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store In Bergen County In 2024: Ramsey Outdoor Store Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store In Bergen County In 2024: Ramsey Outdoor Store
Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store In Bergen County In 2024: Ramsey Outdoor Store We are thrilled to announce that Ramsey Outdoor Store has been named Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store in Bergen County in the Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!  According to its website, this family-owned and operated retailer has been catering to outdoor enthusiasts since 1953, specializing in fishing, camping, water sports, climbing, backpacking, hiking, hunting, and the necessary gear, clothing, and footwear to maximize your adventures. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and en…
Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park
Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park We are thrilled to announce that Bear Mountain State Park has been named Best Park in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River, this park is known for its stunning landscapes and endless outdoor adventures, making it a favorite getaway for locals and visitors alike, per its website. The park features a large play field, a merry-go-round, shaded picnic groves, and fishing access to both the lake and river as well as hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trails that weave through the park’s var…
Body Found At Popular Garrett Mountain Reservation ID'd As Missing Man Body Found At Popular Garrett Mountain Reservation ID'd As Missing Man Body Found At Popular Garrett Mountain Reservation ID'd As Missing Man
Body Found At Popular Garrett Mountain Reservation ID'd As Missing Man The body found at Garrett Mountain Reservation has been identified as a missing man. Martin Mendoza, 20, of Paterson, was found deceased in the park Friday, Feb. 28 around 12:50 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. Mendoza had been missing since Feb. 8, his family said. He was last seen leaving his home around 7:45 that morning and was captured on surveillance on Valley Road in Clifton, throwing away trash after eating at Dunkin, his family said. He was last seen walking out and crossing the street to the corner of Bogey’…