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Ring Camera Audio Release Sought After Arizona Attack Survival

8/27/2026

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Alexis Rowan survived a neck-slashing attack while hiking on Arizona’s Havasupai Reservation.
A gift-shop employee heard the attack, ushered Rowan inside, and called for help.
Rowan said she feared dying, thinking of her two young children and returning home.
Tricia Rowan announced she will enroll her grandchildren in mixed-martial-arts classes this fall.
Tricia Rowan urged releasing the Ring camera audio, noting her daughter’s scream saved her.

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Story summary

Alexis Rowan survived a neck-slashing attack while hiking on Arizona’s Havasupai Reservation.
A gift-shop employee heard the attack, ushered Rowan inside, and called for help.
Rowan said she feared dying, thinking of her two young children and returning home.
Tricia Rowan announced she will enroll her grandchildren in mixed-martial-arts classes this fall.
Tricia Rowan urged releasing the Ring camera audio, noting her daughter’s scream saved her.