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How altitude affects hikers and how to acclimate properly

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Park rangers are urging caution after a Louisiana man was found dead on a trail at Rocky Mountain National Park. His death was consistent with a severe form of high-altitude illness known as "high altitude pulmonary edema," according to the Grand County coroner. Dr. Ben Honigman, professor of Emeritus of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, has researched the effects of altitude on residents and visitors for decades. “When we can compensate and acclimate to it, then we go on and we can perform pretty much close to normal after that adjustment, but for some people, they just don’t do as well as others,” Honigman said.   Man dies on hiking trail in Rocky Mountain National Park On Monday, Robert Landry, 51, from Louisianna was found dead a little over one mile from the Mount Ida Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park at about 11,000 feet. The Grand County Coroner said, “his death is consistent with an acute coronary event, as well a...

Neighbors of home where police say explosives found in Englewood express concerns

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- There are serious concerns from people in Englewood whose neighbors were arrested for making explosives.The concerns are so serious, Englewood Police attended a safety meeting to hear the complaints. One of those neighbors, who asked not to be named, still isn't satisfiedPolice said they found a pipe bomb at a home on Delaware Street earlier this month."It's been ongoing for the last 10 years," the neighbor said.She lives on the same block in Englewood as the home in dispute."I actually kept thinking it was a transformer in the alleyway because the explosions kept going off," the neighbor said.Explosions were common according to the neighbor. Neighbors say Englewood home where pipe bomb was found stressful to live next to It's her concern and that of others in the neighborhood that prompted the City of Englewood to organize a meeting with police and city officials on Thursday."They told us that they were going to be able to take possession of the propert...

US women's team Colorado players shut out Vietnam in Women's World Cup

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The United States' first game in the Women's World Cup against Vietnam on Friday was all Colorado representation. Sophia Smith of Windsor scored two goals, and Lindsey Horan of Golden scored the third and final goal of the game. Vietnam did not score any goals. It was the Cup opener for the U.S. team that is hoping to win a record third consecutive Women’s World Cup title. The United States has a new cast of players at this World Cup, including 14 who are making their first appearance in soccer's biggest tournament. Among them is 18-year-old phenom Alyssa Thompson and up-and-comer Trinity Rodman, the 20-year-old daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman.Smith, just 22 years old, was named National Women's Soccer League's Most Valuable Player and U.S. Soccer’s Player of the Year last year. She Smith plays for the Portland Thorns FC and played youth soccer for Real Colorado.Horan, 29, already has one Cup under her belt. She plays in France for Olympiqu...

Lionel Messi scores sensational game-winning goal on a free kick in his Inter Miami debut

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Some people paid hundreds of dollars to be able to say they were in the stadium for Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami. Some paid thousands for their seats. The team’s owners committed well over $100 million just to have a chance at moments like this.So far, it looks like money well spent.From the you-can’t-make-this-up department, Messi capped the opening night with his new club by delivering the unforgettable. His magical left foot sent a free kick into the upper left corner of the net in the 94th minute Friday night, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Mexican club Cruz Azul in a Legends Cup match.“What I saw was the goal,” Messi said in an on-field interview amid the postgame celebration. “I saw the goal. I knew that I had to score.”He makes it sound so easy. Made it look so easy, too.The game’s greatest active player — a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and a World Cup champion — sent the ball over a wall of four Cruz Azul defende...

Search underway for missing boater after crash in Dennis

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

A search was underway off Cape Cod Friday night for a missing boater after a boat crashed into a jetty in Dennis, state police said. Police said the search was ongoing as of around 11 p.m. near Cold Storage Beach.“Initial reports indicate some occupants of the boat have been injured and at least one may be missing at this time,” said state police spokesperson Dave Procopio. The Dennis Fire Department, the US Coast Guard, the Barnstable County Dive Team, the Sandwich Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Police are all assisting in the search.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Bats go cold as Orioles fall back into tie atop AL East with 3-0 loss to Rays: ‘Just wasn’t our night offensively’

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

No team over the past two weeks has been hotter than the Orioles. None had been colder than the Tampa Bay Rays.They swapped places Friday night.In the Orioles’ first game in sole possession of first place in the American League East this season, the Rays played like they had before their dismal July, silencing Baltimore’s bats en route to a 3-0 victory.The Orioles were stymied by starting pitcher Zach Eflin and Tampa Bay’s bullpen, tallying just two hits, striking out 14 times and failing to score a run for the seventh time this season.“Just wasn’t our night offensively,” manager Brandon Hyde said.Baltimore starter Kyle Bradish continued his recent stretch of excellence, pitching six innings of two-run ball. Over his past seven starts, the right-hander has a 1.62 ERA. The last time he allowed more than two runs in a start was June 8. It’s been two months since he’s given up more than three.Designated hitter Harold Ramirez hit an RBI si...

US beats Vietnam in first 2023 World Cup match

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

AUKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday.Lindsey Horan added a goal for the favored Americans, who have won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat in this year's tournament.Vietnam drew comparisons to Thailand, the team the Americans routed 13-0 in in their 2019 World Cup opening game. But Vietnam was surprisingly resilient, kept the game closer than expected, and goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh stopped Alex Morgan's first-half penalty attempt.Morgan was knocked to the field clutching her calf after trying for the rebound off her missed penalty, but she quickly returned. It was just her second penalty miss for the United States.Smith, one of 14 Americans playing in their first World Cup, showed why she was named both U.S. Soccer's Player of the Year ...

Vehicle crash at Fort Bliss in Texas kills 1 soldier and injures 5 others

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — A tactical vehicle crashed Friday at Fort Bliss in Texas, killing a soldier and injuring five others, the base reported.The accident took place at about 9:30 a.m. in a base training area, authorities said.The name of the dead soldier, the conditions of the injured and details of the accident weren’t immediately released.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Soldier’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time,” Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, senior commander of Fort Bliss and commander of the 1st Armored Division, said in a statement.Fort Bliss is home to the 1st Armored Division.The cause of the accident is under investigation. The Associated Press

Lionel Messi scores a sensational game-winning goal on a free kick in his Inter Miami debut

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Some people paid hundreds of dollars to be able to say they were in the stadium for Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami. Some paid thousands for their seats. The team’s owners committed well over $100 million just to have a chance at moments like this.So far, it looks like money well spent.From the you-can’t-make-this-up department, Messi capped the opening night with his new club by delivering the unforgettable. His magical left foot sent a free kick into the upper left corner of the net in the 94th minute Friday night, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Mexican club Cruz Azul in a Legends Cup match.“What I saw was the goal,” Messi said in an on-field interview amid the postgame celebration. “I saw the goal. I knew that I had to score.”He makes it sound so easy. Made it look so easy, too.The game’s greatest active player — a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and a World Cup champion — sent the ball over a wall of four Cruz Azul defenders for the...

1 in grave condition after being pulled from water at North Avenue Beach in Chicago

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:12:34 GMT

CHICAGO — A person is in grave condition after being pulled from the water Friday night at North Avenue Beach in Chicago.According to the Chicago Fire Department, the person was rescued from the water around 9 p.m. FBI looking for 2 people who robbed bank in Addison Chicago Fire Department personnel began CPR and took the person to Northwest Medical Center in grave condition.Additional details haven't been released at this time.