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Rescue on Half Dome: Hikers Escape Yosemite Wildfire

A hiker describes the terrifying moment when she realized she would have to be airlifted from the top of Yosemite's iconic Half Dome.
In this Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, photo provided by Michael Frye, a wildfire burns next to Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, Calif. As of Monday, the fire has burned through about four square miles.
In this Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, photo provided by Michael Frye, a wildfire burns next to Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, Calif. As of Monday, the fire has burned through about four square miles.Michael Frye / AP