Deadly Avalanches Claim Three Backcountry Skiers in Oregon and California
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Three experienced backcountry skiers lost their lives in separate avalanche incidents in Oregon's Cascade Mountains and California's Lake Tahoe region. The tragedies prompted urgent warnings about considerable avalanche risks in both areas, rated 3 on a 5-point danger scale.
National Pet Food Alert: Cat Dies from Bird Flu in Recalled Raw Food
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Northwest Naturals issues urgent recall of raw frozen cat food across 12 states after an indoor cat's death from H5N1 virus. Laboratory tests confirm direct link between contaminated food and fatality, prompting immediate action and broader concerns about bird flu spread.