Forest Biologists Kidnapped in Northern California | San Francisco News

Two U.S. Forest Service biologists were violently kidnapped in Northern California by Joseph Henrichsen and his son Phoenix—held zip-tied in a trailer for 15 harrowing hours after being forced at gunpoint. Henrichsen, armed with a rifle, drove one hostage miles away, left a chilling voicemail threatening intervention, and demanded an FBI meeting without weapons. Negotiations dragged on for nine grueling hours as drones and the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team closed in. When Henrichsen finally surrendered Friday morning, both women emerged unharmed but traumatized. The father and son now face federal kidnapping charges and are set for a preliminary hearing on August 3rd. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4084a82d51a50d2