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Disaster● ElevatedJul 21 · Jul 21, 2026, 3:15 AM

Google Maps showed a 5 - hour hike , but the trail turned into a 14 - hour alpine challenge that ended in a rescue

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from attackofthefanboy.com · Japan

A hike estimated by Google Maps to be 5 hours evolved into a 14-hour alpine challenge, culminating in a rescue operation.

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