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High‑angle rope work and avalanche transceiver recoveries.
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No injuries reported after Saturday night rope rescue at Webster’s Falls
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Rescuers pull driver from vehicle 200 feet down embankment in Butte County
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Vehicle Plunges 150 Feet Down Centerville Road Embankment Near Magalia
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