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Woman rescued from deep mud in Shiprock, officials remind public of San Juan River dangers

By ABC4 · October 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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Navajo Nation and Utah officials are reminding the public to stay away from the San Juan River after a complicated rescue in New Mexico on Thursday. According to Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Service (Navajo EMS), around 2 p.m., emergency responders received a report that a woman was trapped in deep mud, southwest of Shiprock Bridge.

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