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California Rangers Rescue Stranded Goose at 10,000 Feet

1/17/2025

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In a heartwarming rescue, California rangers Nick Meyers and Eric Falconer saved a stranded goose at 10,000 feet on the icy slopes of Mount Shasta. Discovered during a routine patrol in December, the unprepared bird was swiftly relocated to a safer, warmer pond, ensuring its survival in the frigid conditions of the towering 14,163-foot mountain.

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Story summary

In a heartwarming rescue, California rangers Nick Meyers and Eric Falconer saved a stranded goose at 10,000 feet on the icy slopes of Mount Shasta. Discovered during a routine patrol in December, the unprepared bird was swiftly relocated to a safer, warmer pond, ensuring its survival in the frigid conditions of the towering 14,163-foot mountain.