wilderness survival
Smartwatch GPS Data Reveals Japanese Hiker's Final Moments Before Fatal Bear Attack in Hokkaido
Dec 14, 2025 03:33 pm CST
A hiker's smartwatch in Hokkaido, Japan provided crucial GPS data revealing his final moments before being fatally mauled by a bear in August. The device showed how the victim fell down a slope near Mount Rausu trail and later how the bear returned to move his body. This incident adds to Japan's record 13 bear-related fatalities in 2025, highlighting growing concerns about human-wildlife encounters in the region.
Human Remains of Travis Decker Identified: Former Soldier Wanted for Murdering His Three Young Daughters Found Dead in Washington Mountains
Sep 26, 2025 03:59 pm CST
Forensic tests have confirmed that remains discovered on a remote mountainside in Washington state belong to Travis Decker, a 32-year-old former soldier who was wanted for the murder of his three daughters aged 5-9. After a three-month search spanning hundreds of square miles, Decker's body was found less than a mile from where his daughters' bodies were discovered in June. The former Army infantryman with wilderness survival training had been experiencing deteriorating mental health prior to the murders. Authorities continue investigating the cause and timing of his death.