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YMCA Campers Evacuated from Wildfires | Duluth News
Thirty-two-day YMCA campers from Minnesota, stranded in remote Wabakimi Provincial Park amid raging wildfires, have been safely evacuated — girls airlifted Wednesday morning, boys later that afternoon, with Canadian military support. Though separated by lakes and facing extreme conditions, the teens — seasoned outdoorspeople under experienced leaders — remained safe. Meanwhile, two nearby YMCA camps near Ely are also evacuating due to smoke and fire threats. A few smaller groups still paddling in the Boundary Waters are expected to finish soon. Authorities urge the public not to call 911 for…
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