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Mother and Son Rescued After Surviving Woods Ordeal

7/25/2025

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Story summary

Tami Laird and her son Stirling found themselves lost in the dense woods of Calaveras County, California, en route to a Boy Scout camp. Demonstrating remarkable composure, they left notes for rescuers and marked their path. Their resilience paid off when a search team located them, commending Laird for her impressive survival skills.

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Story summary

Tami Laird and her son Stirling found themselves lost in the dense woods of Calaveras County, California, en route to a Boy Scout camp. Demonstrating remarkable composure, they left notes for rescuers and marked their path. Their resilience paid off when a search team located them, commending Laird for her impressive survival skills.