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Photographer: Cosmos Mariner
Taken: June 29, 2010
Caption: Refuge Point, Madison River Canyon, Montana
Additional Description: On the marker: "On the night of the earthquake about 250 people were camped in the Madison River Canyon. Their escape was blocked by the highway destruction at Hebgen Lake and the huge slide at the mouth of the canyon. Realizing they were trapped, most of the people gathered on the ridge behind this sign. The misery and confusion of the night was relieved by many acts of kindness and mutual assistance. A Forest Service Smokejumper rescue team parachuted to this point to give first aid and prepare the injured for evacuation. They were flown from the area by U.S. Air Force and Forest Service contract helicopters."
Submitted: August 15, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p215593
File Size: 5.643 Megabytes

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