Rescuers Fear Yuppie 911

October 25, 2009
Tracie Cone
Associated Press

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Rescuers Fear Yuppie 911

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Last month two men and their teenage sons tackled one of the world's most unforgiving summertime hikes: the Grand Canyon's parched and searing Royal Arch Loop. Along with bedrolls and freeze-dried food, the inexperienced backpackers carried a personal locator beacon - just in case.