Oregon Men Found Dead in Washington Forest While Searching for Sasquatch
Two men from Oregon died from exposure in a Washington state forest after searching for Sasquatch, failing to return from their Christmas Eve trip.
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Summary
Two men, aged 37 and 59, were found dead in Gifford Pinchot National Forest after going missing while hunting for Sasquatch. Authorities concluded their deaths were due to exposure to harsh weather conditions and being unprepared. The pair was reported missing by family members when they did not return from their Christmas Eve outing. A significant search operation was launched, involving the Skamania County Sheriff's Office, the U.S. Coast Guard, and numerous volunteers. The sheriff’s office commended the efforts of the volunteers during difficult weather conditions, expressing condolences to the families of the deceased.
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