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In 1982, Mountain Rescue Service volunteer Joe Lentini’s life took a profound turn during a daring rescue mission gone wrong. Decades later, the impact of that fateful day continues to echo, not just in Joe’s life, but in the lives of everyone involved.

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Step back to 1982, where a daring rescue turned pivotal for Mountain Rescue Service volunteer Joe Lentini. Decades on, the reverberations of that fateful mission persist, shaping not only Joe's life but also leaving an enduring impact on all those touched by the events of that day. Discover the enduring echoes of a rescue mission gone awry in this gripping narrative.{ai:summary}In 1982, a daring rescue mission gone wrong had a lasting impact on the lives of Mountain Rescue Service volunteer Joe Lentini and everyone involved. Decades later, the echoes of that fateful day continue to affect their lives. #outdoors

A Rescue Gone Wrong

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