Forest Service workers taken hostage, held at gunpoint in remote NorCal trailer, feds say

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Forest Service workers taken hostage, held at gunpoint in remote NorCal trailer, feds say

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Two U.S. Forest Service employees working in a remote area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest were kidnapped, zip-tied and held inside a trailer for more than 17 hours before being rescued Friday morning, authorities said. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: LA Times Local.

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Forest Service workers taken hostage, held at gunpoint in remote NorCal trailer, feds say

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