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The first hunter was missing Dec. 19 for almost two hours. The second was missing Sunday for less than an hour. Both happened in the Egypt area of Belmont County, Ohio
By Crissy Clutter
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BETHESDA, Ohio -- Two hunters were missing in two separate incidents in Belmont County, Ohio, during the weekend.
The first hunter was discovered to be missing in the Egypt Valley area, in Bethesda, Saturday around 4:30 p.m., but was found around 6:30 p.m.
The second hunter was discovered to be missing a little after 8 p.m. on Sunday night, but found around 8:45 p.m.
The first hunter contacted authorities by cell phone and then fired shots into the air so that responders could locate him.
Authorities had to use four-wheelers to rescue the second hunter.
The Egypt Valley Wildlife Area, north of I-70, is a well-know hunting spot.
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