alerted

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Police there had been alerted by another Discord user who, after hearing what had happened from Law, asked a friend in the US to contact authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The island remains closed to the public through at least June 30, though the park has alerted people with campsite reservations through Aug. 14 that they may be be canceled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Only two survived, trekking more than 50km across the desert to Assamaka, where they alerted authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Harmon alerted stakeholders, including Aiello, who was immediately concerned about how the wire might affect a herd of bighorn sheep that migrates across the border.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It was high ground, and many residents had evacuated there when the high-low siren had alerted them that a flood was coming.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone