Kidnapped US Forest Service employees released after more than 12 hours, say authorities

Two US Forest Service employees were released early Friday morning after being held hostage for over 12 hours in California's Shasta-Trinity national forest. Law enforcement officials, including Siskiyou county sheriff Jeremiah LaRue, confirmed the release and the arrest of two men. The alleged kidnapping occurred near Gumboot Lake. Authorities have since detained the suspects following the rescue operation in the far northern region of the state to ensure the safety of the federal employees.