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Firefighters Rescue Hundreds Stranded at Big Bear Climate Conference Amid Snowstorm

Firefighters Rescue Hundreds Stranded at Big Bear Climate Conference Amid Snowstorm

In a dramatic rescue operation, firefighters saved approximately 300 attendees of a climate conference stranded due to a sudden snowstorm near Big Bear Lake, California. The incident occurred as a winter storm swept through the region, leaving participants of the conference in dire need of assistance.

Rescue efforts were promptly initiated by the San Bernardino County Fire Department, utilizing snowcats to navigate the treacherous conditions. The operation, which took place in Fawnskin, successfully evacuated all stranded individuals, including YMCA campers, to safety. This rescue highlights the unpredictable nature of weather and the importance of emergency preparedness, even at events focused on environmental issues.

The conference, ironically aimed at discussing climate change and its impacts, turned into a real-life demonstration of the challenges posed by extreme weather events. Attendees expressed gratitude towards the swift and effective response by the rescue teams, emphasizing the critical role of first responders in such situations.

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