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🏠🏃‍♂️Provo News: Missing American Fork Children Found After Two Years, Kayaker Trapped in Tasmania River, 4,000-Year-Old Fishing Canals Discovered in Belize.

🏠🏃‍♂️Provo News: Missing American Fork Children Found After Two Years, Kayaker Trapped in Tasmania River, 4,000-Year-Old Fishing Canals Discovered in Belize.

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November 23, 2024

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Missing American Fork Children Found After Two Years

Three American Fork children abducted over two years ago by their father and FLDS Church members were found and reunited with their mother. The operation, led by Fredonia, Arizona’s two-man police force, followed a tip received in late August. The children were located and returned within three days. Their mother had left the FLDS Church, while their father, who remains at large, orchestrated the abduction. A grandmother and aunt overseeing the children were arrested during the operation.

National News

Kayaker Trapped in Tasmania River Rapids Faces Life-Threatening Ordeal

An international tourist in his 60s lost his leg and is in critical condition after being trapped for 20 hours in Tasmania’s Franklin River during a kayaking trip. The man became wedged between rocks in river rapids, prompting a massive rescue effort after his smartwatch alerted authorities. Despite extensive attempts to free him overnight, deteriorating health led to a life-saving leg amputation on-site. Emergency crews praised the challenging operation, which involved medical staff staying with the man throughout. He is now hospitalized, and his kayaking companions witnessed the incident from the shore.

International News

4,000-Year-Old Canals Discovered in Belize Reveal Early Landscape Modifications

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old network of canals in Belize, built by predecessors of the ancient Maya to catch freshwater fish like catfish. Identified through aerial imagery and excavations at the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, the canals featured holding ponds and barbed spearpoints used for fishing. These semi-nomadic people modified the landscape significantly, paving the way for the later Maya culture. The canals, which date back to the Yucatan coastal plain’s early development, supported dietary diversification and population growth, forming a foundation for Maya civilization's cultural advancements.

Sports News

Aaron Judge Advocates for Yankees to Re-Sign Juan Soto

The Yankees are making headlines in MLB rumors as they navigate free agency and potential acquisitions. Aaron Judge expressed strong support for re-signing Juan Soto, highlighting how Soto’s plate discipline complements his performance. Judge is unfazed by the prospect of Soto signing a record-breaking deal, prioritizing team success over contract rankings. Additionally, the Yankees are reportedly interested in free-agent pitcher Walker Buehler, who impressed them in the World Series. Buehler, a former Dodger, is recovering from Tommy John surgery but has shown ace-level potential. The Yankees are focused on retaining offensive power and bolstering their pitching rotation.