Event Brief
Two U.S. Forest Service employees rescued after hostage
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM ET
Summary: Two U.S. Forest Service employees were rescued after being zip-tied and held hostage for nearly 15 hours.
WHO: U.S. Forest Service employees; negotiators
WHAT: Two U.S. Forest Service employees were rescued after being zip-tied and held hostage at gunpoint.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM ET
WHERE: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, northern California
WHY: They were held hostage at gunpoint after being zip-tied.
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