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Halos & Pitchforks • Nov. 12, 2026

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Source: Coastal View News

A reader sends a halo to Carlos, Matt and Ben for assistance down the Franklin Trail after the reader broke an ankle. “I was about 1.5 miles up. Words cannot adequately express gratitude, and your kindness will be remembered always.”

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