Mother and son found safely after going missing near Echo Lake
The search effort involved dozens of first responders, dogs, and drones after the pair failed to return from a hike on Sunday near Echo Lake Park in Clear Creek County.
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The search effort involved dozens of first responders, dogs, and drones after the pair failed to return from a hike on Sunday near Echo Lake Park in Clear Creek County.
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