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Forest Service Workers Kidnapped Then Released | Fresno News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 73
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Summary
Two U.S. Forest Service workers were kidnapped in Northern California’s Shasta-Trinity National Forest, sparking a massive law enforcement response that included SWAT teams, snipers, negotiators, and drones — with the FBI leading the operation. Both workers were safely released Friday morning after tense negotiations, leaving authorities scrambling to piece together the motive behind the brazen attack. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz praised the swift rescue and pledged support to the victims’ families, while the FBI urges anyone with information to come forward as they investigate this alarming incident that underscores how quickly even remote areas can become flashpoints of danger. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c24a72210bb62723