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  1. 03-15-2015, 16:10 #1
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    Default Man dies after tree falls on him on Appalachian Trail - MyFox Washington DC


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    Man dies after tree falls on him on Appalachian Trail
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    Natural Resources police spokeswoman Candy Thomson says officers reported to the Ed Garvey Shelter on the Appalachian Trail, where they recovered the man's body. Thomson says the National Park Service is investigating the incident. The shelter is in ...

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  2. 03-16-2015, 01:02 #2
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    As another member has said, it is very unnerving being in the woods when high winds start blowing. I couldn't agree more.
    My condolences to family and friends.
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    FYI The picture shown above is not a of the hiker who died Sunday.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don H View Post
    FYI The picture shown above is not a of the hiker who died Sunday.
    No, its not, but indicative of Fox to have it appear there
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    Quote Originally Posted by AT Traveler View Post
    No, its not, but indicative of Fox to have it appear there
    Probably not.

    It appears as though FoxDC posts mug shots of wanted individuals as a public service. The photo is on the same page as the hiker story, somehow the newsfeed program picked up the photo.
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    Sorry to hear of his death, such a crazy accident, could happen to anyone.
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    Prayers for the family.
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    Real shame, he was part of the Philadelphia folk scene, gonna have to check out his music. Condolences to the family and friends RIP.
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    Such a shame and so sad.... Whenever we go into the woods, we run the risk of a "widow-maker" taking one of us out.... Condolences to the family.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don H View Post
    Probably not.

    It appears as though FoxDC posts mug shots of wanted individuals as a public service. The photo is on the same page as the hiker story, somehow the newsfeed program picked up the photo.
    Yup, maybe merge the threads and loose the header, cause this guy looks like a Goof, and is not the talented deceased unfortunate hiker.
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