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SW view of slope where men were trapped and died (right). Ridge designates where fire started (left). |
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Cargo spot, August, 16, 1949. |
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Mann Gulch body retrieval using special Stokes stretcher with extension handles and carrying harness with a good view of terrain and fuel. Needles were burned from the bottom branches; tops were green; in some areas tops burned and the bottoms were green—result of a heat wave (noted by photographer). |
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Investigation party photo taken from bottom of Mann Gulch looking N toward Dodge’s escape fire. Ponderosa pine still has needles—indicating less intense fire in this location. |
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