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Forest Service Hostages Freed After 15-Hour Standoff | Eureka News
Two U.S. Forest Service employees were held hostage for 15 harrowing hours in a remote trailer near Gumboot Lake, only to be safely rescued Friday morning after a dramatic, multi-agency operation. The suspects, Joseph Henrichsen, 49, and his adult son Phoenix, surrendered without incident and now face federal kidnapping charges. Authorities used drones to locate the isolated site, where rugged terrain and a single-lane road made rescue nearly impossible. With the FBI, CHP, and federal partners working in unison, the sheriff hailed the outcome as one of the most satisfying rescues he’s ever…
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