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‘A life-threatening situation’: Moab 240 participants describe dangerous conditions, rescue

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Participants of the Moab 240 Trail Race are recounting their experience after braving harsh weather conditions during the endurance race over the weekend. Organizers had to cancel the race after weather impacted race conditions and nearly 70 athletes had to be rescued.

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