The Hostage Standoff in a National Forest:
Two frog biologists were kidnapped in the woods. More bizarre situations may come.
theatlantic.com/science/2026/09/frog-biologists-kidnapping-california-national-forest/688445/
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The Hostage Standoff in a National Forest: Two frog biologists were kidnapped in the woods. More bizarre situations may come.
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Key FactsNorthern California Forest Workers Kidnapped and Freed
Jul 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Two U.S. Forest Service workers were held at gunpoint inside a rural trailer for more than 12 hours during routine fieldwork.
- The suspects, a father and adult son, were arrested while allegedly armed with firearms and knives.
- Multiple local and federal agencies, including the FBI, used drones to locate the trailer and deployed specialized teams.
- Both employees were released unharmed, and the accused now face federal kidnapping charges.
I want to say how profoundly grateful and relieved that we are that our two employees were released safely,— Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service Chief, speaking at a news conference on Friday.
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