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• First Fatal Bear Attack in Poland Since 2014 Claims Life of 58-Year-Old Woman in Bieszczady Region

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Europe

  A 58-year-old woman was killed by a brown bear in the village of Płonna, southeastern Poland, on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services, including three fire squads and paramedics,...

• Coroner Finds Mount Taranaki Boulder Death "Not Readily Preventable"; DOC Bolsters Warnings

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: AXL News

  A coronial investigation into the death of an experienced hiker on Taranaki Maunga has concluded that the incident was a tragic accident caused by a dislodged boulder. While the co...

• Tragedy in Southern Norway as Easter Monday Avalanche Near Hemsedal Claims Two Lives

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Europe

  A woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s were killed on Monday when an avalanche struck a skiing group north of Hemsedal. Despite "considerable" avalanche warnings across Norway dur...

• Colorado police seek public assistance following snowboard theft and separate hit and run on slopes

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Authorities in Breckenridge are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole high end snowboarding equipment from the base of Peak 9 earlier this month. The investigation coincides...