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fromMail Online
11 hours ago

Pest expert reveals simple trick to keep wasps out of your garden

Between August and early September, wasp queens stop laying eggs, and the nest starts to enter the end of its life cycle. As this happens, worker wasps' normal food sources are cut off, and they begin to seek out easily accessible, carbohydrate-rich human foods. Mr Copley says: 'As natural food sources decline, worker wasps are under pressure to find food, which makes them more aggressive and more likely to sting you.'
Public health
#hiking
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Yosemite hiker killed by falling branch was a really careful person,' her father says

Angela Lin, a cautious adventurer, was struck and killed by a falling tree limb while hiking in Yosemite, raising concerns about park safety measures.
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mother lost with son in dense California forest uses trail of notes to point rescuers their way

The mother and her 9-year-old son were found in a remote California forest after leaving a trail of notes. Their car had become stranded after losing GPS signal.
California
#ticks
Gadgets
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Advanced Outdoor Security: IMILAB EC6 Dual 2K Spotlight Camera | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

IMILAB EC6 Dual 2K Camera balances comprehensive outdoor surveillance with smart features and ease of use.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Completely bizarre': Calif. teen in coma after walking off Mount Whitney

A 14-year-old boy remains unconscious after a hiking accident on Mount Whitney, highlighting risks associated with altitude sickness.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 months ago

Hiking Along Beautiful Bluffs Can Get Risky. Here's How to Stay Safe | KQED

Good weather draws crowds to dangerous cliff edges, leading to rescue situations.
Awareness of the environment, tides, and intoxication is essential for safety in outdoor areas.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Alaska rangers recover body of man who died from fall on North America's tallest peak

A Seattle man fell 3,000ft on Denali and was recovered by rangers after a failed rescue attempt.
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Why I run with these LED earbuds instead of AirPods or Shokz at night (and can't go back)

The new open-ear headphones not only deliver great sound but also enhance nighttime safety with built-in lights, making them ideal for outdoor workouts after dark.
Wearables
#search-and-rescue
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Remote teams

If you get lost in rugged bush, these are the SES searchers who'll be sent to track you. Just don't call them elite

A man was rescued by a lucky encounter with SES volunteers while stranded after breaking his leg on the Wollangambe River.
fromBikemag
3 months ago
Bicycling

Missing Bikepacker Found Safe In California

Tiffany Slaton, a missing bikepacker, was found safe in a cabin after enduring a blizzard.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
3 months ago

Missing Bikepacker Found Safe In California

Tiffany Slaton, a missing bikepacker, was found safe in a cabin after enduring a blizzard.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Temps in low 80s and high winds forecast for Berkeley Monday

A high wind advisory is currently in effect, with winds reaching up to 45 mph, raising concerns for potential wildfires in the East Bay.
East Bay (California)
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