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Forest Service Hostages Freed After 15-Hour Standoff | Texas News
Two U.S. Forest Service workers were held hostage for nearly 15 hours near Mt. Shasta by Joseph Charles Henrichsen and his son, who allegedly zip-tied them in a trailer. The FBI and local authorities responded to the remote location, negotiating for hours before freeing the hostages unharmed early Friday morning. Both suspects surrendered shortly after. The motive remains unknown, with no prior contact between the Henrichsen family and authorities. The investigation is ongoing as officials seek to understand why the workers were targeted. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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