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2 Missing Hikers Found Alive in Montana

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2 Missing Hikers Found Alive in Montana
Two Virginia veterinarians reported missing while hiking in Glacier National Park were found alive yesterday, after their families raised the alarm Friday when they failed to catch a flight home. It took 50 people laboring in wintry conditions to find them.

Two Virginia veterinarians reported missing while hiking in Glacier National Park were found alive yesterday, after their families raised the alarm Friday when they failed to catch a flight home.

Rescue teams located the men after as many as 50 people laboring in wintry conditions scoured back country near Two Medicine, Mont., for days by air, on foot and on horseback, aided by a dog team.

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