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Rangers Rescue Hikers After AI Misleads Food, Water Plans

9/3/2026

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One hiker injured his knee in Mud Creek Canyon before U.S. Forest Service Rangers rescued the hikers Monday.
The hikers said Gemini AI told them to bring less food and water.
Officials warned against relying on AI and urged callers to contact the Mount Shasta Ranger Station.
They camped at 8,400 feet on August 29.
After leaving at 3 a.m., they summited at 7 p.m., missing the noon turnaround.

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One hiker injured his knee in Mud Creek Canyon before U.S. Forest Service Rangers rescued the hikers Monday.
The hikers said Gemini AI told them to bring less food and water.
Officials warned against relying on AI and urged callers to contact the Mount Shasta Ranger Station.
They camped at 8,400 feet on August 29.
After leaving at 3 a.m., they summited at 7 p.m., missing the noon turnaround.