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Julia Clarke

8 hikers violate trail closure, get "too tired" to continue, and call mountain rescue – now they face up to $25,000 in fines

Jasper National Park wildfire.

Eight hikers who entered a closed area of Jasper National Park in September have been issued with a court appearance notice after two members of their party required mountain rescue services. 

According to a media statement from Parks Canada, the hikers required helicopter evacuation from the site, but not because they were injured.

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