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A lawyer representing Brian Laundrie’s parents has proposed a settlement in the civil case filed against him by Gabby Petito’s mother and father. “Settlement, discussions and proposals are part of the process with every civil litigation,” the Laundries’ attorney, Steven Bertolino told WFLA. ”This case is no different.” The terms of the deal were not disclosed, and a lawyer representing, Gabby’s parents, Joe Petito and Nicole Schmidt, declined to comment to the outlet. On July 2, 2021, 22-year-old Petito left her native Long Island for a cross-country trip with fiance Laundrie. Her family grew ......

A woman from Southern California died after falling off a mountain at Grand Teton National Park, rangers told news outlets. Joy Cho of Simi Valley fell from Teewinot Mountain before dawn on Friday, Aug. 11, in the Wyoming national park, rangers said in a news release, according to SF Gate. She had “significant injuries” and was pronounced dead at the scene, CNN reported. Her body was flown out by helicopter, the Los Angeles Times said. Cho’s seven hiking companions also were flown out by helicopter, CNN reported. One of the major peaks of the Teton range, Teewinot Mountain reaches 12,325 feet ......

A young bear burst into a Colorado home and injured an 82-year-old woman inside, Colorado officials said. The encounter took place shortly after midnight Friday, Aug. 11, in Boncarbo, a community near Trinidad, state Parks and Wildlife officials said in a news release. The woman, who was awakened by a crashing sound and her dog growling, discovered a cinnamon-colored black bear weighing about 100 pounds in her mud room, officials said. The bear, estimated to be a cub or yearling, leaped at her, officials said. The woman pushed the bear off her and closed the door, suffering scratches to her le......

A man died after collapsing at Death Valley National Park in California as temperatures ticked above 120 degrees. The 71-year-old man collapsed outside the restroom at the Golden Canyon trailhead around 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials said the man was covered in sunscreen, wearing hiking clothes and a sun hat. His car was in the popular trail’s parking lot. Park rangers arrived minutes after the man collapsed. They performed CPR and a used a defibrillator, but were unable to save him. The Inyo County Coroner identified the man as Steven Curry from Los Angeles, but a cause of death has not yet ......

California is home to black bears, so it shouldn’t be a surprise if you run into one while you’re out hiking or camping — or if they show up rummaging around your lawn. On Monday, a woman in Southern California found a bear that died in her front yard after being hit by a car. If you see a bear while traversing a trail or if it’s near your home — and appears injured or alive — here’s what you should do: The bear is injuredIf you see any wild animal that looks sick, hurt, abandoned or in danger, call the California Wildlife Center’s emergency hotline at 310-458-WILD. You can also report wildlif......

A San Francisco Bay Area native who went missing in Yosemite National Park was found dead Sunday, according to a social media post by a family member. Hayden Klemenok, who on a social media page said he was from Santa Rosa, California, and once played baseball for Santa Rosa Junior College, was last seen the afternoon of July 2 after entering Chilnualna Creek near the Upper Chilnualna Fall trail junction. Taylor McKinnie, who in social media posts has identified herself as Klemenok’s sister, said Klemenok’s body was found Sunday and removed from the area Monday. “Due to the complexity of the l......