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Hiker Rescued at Utah National Park After Stuck in Quicksand | California Man Saves Family From Fire After Jumping From 2nd Floor

January 26, 2026   ●   7 min

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A 33-year-old hiker, Austin Dirks, was off on an outdoor adventure in Utah’s Arches National Park on Dec. 7 when he got himself stuck in near-freezing temperatures.

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A 67-year-old California man saves his family from a fire after jumping from the second-floor window.

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https://www.godtube.com/blog/rescued-from-quicksand.html

https://www.godtube.com/blog/ca-man-saves-family-from-fire.html

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