Several U.S. Forest Service employees were held hostage at gunpoint for approximately 15 hours in California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The workers were reportedly zip-tied during the ordeal.
Authorities confirmed that the Forest Service personnel have now been freed. Details surrounding the incident and the circumstances of their release are still emerging.
The event involved multiple Forest Service employees and was widely reported by various news outlets. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
