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flag Two hikers died Jan. 14, 2026, when a falling tree struck them on a Washington trail.

flag Two hikers, Christine Mutchler, 70, and Kathy Pickard, 76, died on January 14, 2026, when a dead fir tree fell on a popular trail in Washington state’s Olympic National Forest. flag They were hiking with friend Kathy Todd, 74, to Lena Lake when they heard a loud crack and the tree collapsed. flag Todd escaped unharmed, called 911, and was assisted by two emergency room doctors who were hiking nearby. flag Mutchler was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle but died minutes before arrival; Pickard was pronounced dead at the scene. flag Friends described the women as active, joyful outdoor enthusiasts who loved hiking and skiing. flag The incident highlights the unpredictable dangers of natural hazards on forest trails.

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