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Southern Utah counties saw more search and rescue calls as tourism grew

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Southern Utah communities are seeing major increases in search and rescue operations, with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office saying it has had nearly twice as many calls this year. The office attributed the increase to rising visitation and a wider variety of activities in remote areas.

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