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(CRAIG RUTTLE/The Associated Press) Josh Fattal, left, addresses reporters as Shane Bauer, right, holds hands with Sarah Shourd, his fiance, fellow hiker and captive, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 in New York. The two men were released last week after being held for espionage in an Iranian jail for almost two years.

Freed hikers: Iran held us because we’re American

Last updated Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 4:31pm

NEW YORK — Declaring that they were detained because of their nationality, not their actions, two American hikers held for more than two years in an Iranian prison came home Sunday, ending a diplomatic and personal ordeal with a sharp rebuke of the country that accused them of crossing the border from Iraq.

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Hikers’ readjustment may be tough after release from Iranian prison

Scott Johnson Oakland Tribune

Last updated Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 11:23pm

OAKLAND, Calif. — For American hikers and University of California, Berkeley, graduates Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, the realization of their recently gained freedom may take a while to sink in. The process of readjustment could be tough and painful.

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(The Associated Press) In this Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 file photo, US hikers Shane Bauer, left, and Josh Fattal, attend their trail in Iran. The lawyer for two Americans jailed as spies in Iran says a $1 million bail-for-freedom deal has been approved by the courts, clearing the way for the release of the men after more than two years in custody. Masoud Shafiei says he plans to go to Tehran’s Evin prison later on Wednesday Sept. 21, 2011 to begin the procedures for the release of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal.

Lawyer says Iran about to free 2 jailed Americans

Ali Akbar Dareini The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 7:04am

TEHRAN, Iran — The lawyer for two Americans jailed as spies in Iran said they will be released Wednesday after more than two years in custody following a court approval of a $1 million bail deal.

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Hikers rescued after fall from cliff near Provo

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 7:15am

PROVO -- Provo police say crews rescued two 23-year-old climbers after one of them fell 60 feet while scaling a cliff and broke his leg.

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This photo provided by the National Park Service shows authorities during their efforts to recover the bodies of three members of a church group who were swept into a raging waterfall at Yosemite National Park in California nearly three weeks ago. The body of one of the men was found, rangers said Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/National Park Service)

No sign of missing Yosemite hikers despite slower river flow

Staff Modesto Bee

Last updated Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 10:42am

MODESTO, Calif. -- Flow in the Merced River has slowed considerably over the last several days, but continuing searches still haven't found any sign of two hikers who went over Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park in July.

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Hikers on the Mist Trail to Vernal Fall in Yosemite are seen Wednesday July 20, 2011. A man and a woman crossed a metal barricade above the 317-foot Vernal Fall on Tuesday, making their way over slick granite to a rock on the edge of the swift Merced River trying to pose for a picture. Instead they burned a horrifying image into the memories of everyone who saw. (AP Photo/GosiaWozniacka)

Search for hikers continues at Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park

The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 2:20pm

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Officials: Not all recreation areas are wet

Jessica Miller, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Monday, June 6, 2011 - 10:44pm

OGDEN -- High water levels, rainy weather and a melted snowpack may have caused flooding along some pathways and parks, but there are still plenty of areas where residents can recreate in Weber County.

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Searchers locate 2 hikers at Zion National Park

The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 1:15pm

SPRINGDALE -- A park official says search crews have located a pair of overdue hikers in Zion National Park.

Park spokesman David Eaker says 22-year-old Nate Simon and 35-year-old Matthew Files were found about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday while walking out of the Subway slot canyon.

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