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2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest
Two U.S. Forest Service workers have been safely released after being taken hostage while on duty at a California National Forest on Thursday, officials said.
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What happenedTwo U.S. Forest Service workers have been safely released after being taken hostage while on duty at a California National Forest on Thursday, officials said.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest". The right frames it as "US Forest Service Workers Rescued After Being Zip-Tied and Held Hostage at Gunpoint".
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Center2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest
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Right / center-rightUS Forest Service Workers Rescued After Being Zip-Tied and Held Hostage at Gunpoint
2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest
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Two U.S. Forest Service workers have been safely released after being taken hostage while on duty at a California National Forest on Thursday, officials said.
US Forest Service Workers Rescued After Being Zip-Tied and Held Hostage at Gunpoint
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A California father and son allegedly kidnapped two U.S. Forest Service workers and held them hostage for hours inside a trailer near Mt. Shasta. Federal authorities said the frightening st...
U.S. Forest Service employees taken hostage in California released safely
Two U.S. Forest Service personnel were released safely from captivity Friday. A father and son are now in custody, accused of taking them hostage for hours.
