UPDATE: Australian Firefighters Were NOT Maliciously Targeted by Hunters News outlets in Australia reported earlier this week that Australian firefighters helping fight wildfires in Washington state were pursued and shot at by hunters, a story that then got picked up worldwide. However, it turns out this might not be entirely true, and just a misunderstanding. “It’s a misunderstanding,” County Sheriff’s office spokesman Casey Schilperoort said on Tuesday. A newspaper report […] Fire Firebrains | September 13, 2018 0 Comments
Australian Firefighters Pursued and Shot At During 3-Hour Ordeal While Battling Washington Fire Two Australian firefighters, aiding US Forest Service personnel near White Pass ski area in Washington state, were allegedly chased by bear hunters and shot at in an incident which has grabbed the attention of officials within the Foreign Affairs Department. The incident, which involved two Australians and two local officers, ultimately led to the arrest of two hunters who were issued Violation […] Fire Firebrains | September 13, 2018 3 Comments
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