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Jason Torlano
Social climber
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 14, 2016 - 04:07am PT
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https://www.gofundme.com/2q5xca5x
Please support Scott Stowe, former Yosemite rock climbing guide and former elite Yosemite search and rescue. Earlier this month Scott suffered a stroke and cerebral hemorrhaging. He is currently in a hospital in Modesto where doctors are saying that a full recovery is possible, but the road may be a long one.
Scott is the father of two amazing daughters, Lundy and Whitney, with whom he climbed El Capitan's Zodiac route with Steve Gerberding. Over the years he has shown them the love of Yosemite and the mountains.
Scott's climbing accomplishments are numerous and include first ascents on El Capitan. He has climbed "the Big Stone" more than 70 times and has guided El Capitan more than 15 times, placing him amongst an elite few in the climbing world.
Scott is also held in high esteem amongst the community for bieng a loving father, a dedicated friend, as well as an accomplished big wall climber.
Your love and support in any fashion is greatly appreciated.
Cards may be sent to:
Scott Stowe
PO Box 957
Groveland, CA 95321
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Jason Torlano
Social climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 14, 2016 - 04:10am PT
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID
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Sep 14, 2016 - 06:07am PT
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Thanks for telling folks, Jason. I hope Scott recovers. Truly a good man and a great climber.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Sep 14, 2016 - 06:14am PT
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Dang that's tough. Scott is a great guy. Thanks for sharing this here. I look forward to laughing with the big man soon. High hopes for a speedy recovery.
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Jason Torlano
Social climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 14, 2016 - 06:37am PT
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Jason Torlano
Social climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 14, 2016 - 06:41am PT
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Levy
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Sep 14, 2016 - 07:22am PT
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Oh no, this is bad news. I've known Scott for over 30 years and he has a terrific ability to recover from injuries and setbacks.
I'll have to visit him next week when I head to Yosemite.
Get well soon Scott.
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10b4me
Mountain climber
Retired
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Sep 14, 2016 - 07:24am PT
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Best wishes to Scott.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Sep 14, 2016 - 07:30am PT
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Hoping Scott has a quick and full recovery. Best wishes.
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Sep 14, 2016 - 07:42am PT
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Damn, this is horrible. i talked with him the day he was going up with his daughters. hopefully it was a small infarct. thanks for the info, wishing the best for scott and his close ones.
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craig morris
Trad climber
la
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Sep 14, 2016 - 08:27am PT
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Get well Scott. You were always so supportive to Gene and me while we worked threw those early walls.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Sep 14, 2016 - 08:29am PT
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Best wishes to the man, and may he pull through for his kiddos and for the rest of the tribe's benefit.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 14, 2016 - 09:03am PT
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I've run into Scott around the Valley as he guided, great guy and a very laid back but enthusiastic person.
My best wishes go out to him and his family for a full recovery and return.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 14, 2016 - 09:15am PT
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So sadden to see this news..
Scott, I am so sorry your health is a big issue right now... Wishing you a full complete recovery. Pull hard...
Saludos,
Nita..
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Sep 14, 2016 - 10:23am PT
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So very sorry to hear this..Scott is awesome and has been my pal for decades..hope he fully recovers...he is loved a respected by many..
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Sep 14, 2016 - 10:45am PT
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This is really terrible news. All my best to Scott and his family. Thanks for the heads up, Torlano.
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland, CA
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Sep 14, 2016 - 10:52am PT
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A kind person each time I've talked with him. Admired the solid dad and family-man qualities on evident display when we met him one quiet winter afternoon on top of Manure Pile.
Contributed, and sending well wishes for a fast and full recovery.
(Doing things right, 2012)
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Sep 14, 2016 - 11:32am PT
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I've also run into Scott around the Valley as he guided, always nice and helpful. Heal up soon and good thoughts going out to family and friends.
Thank you for the link to the fund.
Erik
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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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Sep 14, 2016 - 11:46am PT
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Whoa - this sucks. Here's to a full and speedy recovery Scott. You are the man and we want you healthy.
Paul
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klaus
climber
Slauson & Crenshaw
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Sep 14, 2016 - 11:56am PT
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This is horrible news. Scott was a fixture of Valley climbing for 30 years. Always a nice guy and the quiet type not to get into disputes. A big solid guy like him can make a recovery. A full one I think. Scott you will be in my thoughts daily. Get better, you can do it.
Eric
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KP Ariza
climber
SCC
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Sep 14, 2016 - 12:52pm PT
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Hey Scott, you can pull out of this one stronger than before. Pulling for you my friend.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 14, 2016 - 01:08pm PT
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Not happy news at all.
I hadn't seen him in ages and I'm so sorry this is the first news in awhile.
Pulling for you and for a full on recovery.
Susan
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Sep 14, 2016 - 02:00pm PT
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Dang, that is really sad to hear!
Hang in there, Scotty - if anyone can get back in the game it's you!
See you on the bridge sooner than anyone expects. Best wishes for a full recovery.
PtP Pete
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WBraun
climber
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Sep 14, 2016 - 05:56pm PT
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Scott is a master at improvising.
Only the intelligent class knows the art of improvision.
He'll improvise his recovery .....
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Lacey
Social climber
Nevada
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Sep 14, 2016 - 06:10pm PT
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Hey Scott , Hope you have an amazing speedy recovery. We're all pulling for ya!!!!!!!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Sep 14, 2016 - 06:14pm PT
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Scott!
You'll pull through man. Just like you and Gerby and Bengston reaching for the summit of the Big Stone in a single push ... You got this one.
Light it up!
-Roy
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Sep 14, 2016 - 07:11pm PT
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Best Wishes Scott, like you taught me as a noob YMS client ages ago at Swans Slab,(lol), you got this. Thank you.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Sep 14, 2016 - 08:27pm PT
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Scott, your large and in charge! It's been awhile buddy.. if anyone can pull through this it's you. i didn't even know you had 2 girls! i got one 10yo girl myself. Ha, who would'a thunk!
Wish i could do more. Let us know what's up! i can improvise too..
stay strong Scott
blueblocr
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Sep 15, 2016 - 12:55pm PT
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Best to You Scott. Hang in there.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Sep 15, 2016 - 01:20pm PT
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Always hard to see stuff like this. It especially sucks to see it happening to a fine dad.
Heal well, and soon Scott.
#yosemitestrong
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Jason Torlano
Social climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 15, 2016 - 09:48pm PT
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I will be visiting Scott in a day and reading all the wonderful messages from all of you. I will also have a update within a few days.
Thank you for all the support!
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Sep 16, 2016 - 01:39am PT
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A very tough time, may Scott make continual progress and feel much better soon. He has the main thing you need to recover from getting pitched one of life's curve balls, perseverance.
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bringmedeath
climber
la la land
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Sep 16, 2016 - 09:42am PT
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Scott is a great guy. Always enjoyed seeing him on my trips to the valley. He taught me the art of bumming cigs. Hahahaha. Hope he makes a fully recovery!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 16, 2016 - 01:28pm PT
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hey there say, oh my... i sure am late, to see this...
so vary sorry did not help or post yet...
will send a card, for sure and pray!
oh my, best wishes for you scott, though i do not know you...
god bless and hang in there...
hugs to the daughters at this scary time...
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Sep 17, 2016 - 08:09am PT
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Bump to first page......
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JustThatEasy
climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Sep 17, 2016 - 09:05am PT
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Bump for helping a Yosemite legend. In case you missed it, there's a link to a GoFundMe site that Jason set up at the top of the first page.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 17, 2016 - 01:20pm PT
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We're all pulling for you Scott so I hope that you get through this as quickly as possible and recover fully. Scary situation but you are one of the solidest people I know and capable of dealing with whatever comes.
Godspeed brother!
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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Sep 17, 2016 - 10:24pm PT
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praying for you scott, you are a great friend, ckimber, guide and father. all my best to lori, lundy, and whitney, and the people that are caring for scott right now. steve schneider
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Sep 19, 2016 - 06:18pm PT
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I met Lundy and Whitney, and Scott when I did the JMT in 2012. Awesome family!
Here's to a full and speedy recovery. (Ala Flanders, aka Doug Nidever)
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Kiwiclimber
Ice climber
Kiruna, Sweden
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Sep 20, 2016 - 02:37am PT
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More or less shared a bivy with Scott Stowe on The Nose in 2006. My partner and I were doing the Great Roof pitch and saw him and a client coming up from below. We were impressed at how, with some innovative back-cleaning, he was able to link three pitches so the client only had to jug one! The client spent the night with us at Camp 5 while Scott went on up and bivied in The Glowering Spot...
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SuperSpud
Trad climber
Cayucos, CA
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I've never climbed with a nicer man.
I hold space in my heart for your speedy recovery, Scott.
 Jeff Rininger
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cuvvy
Sport climber
arkansas
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Wishing you a solid recovery
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Good wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.
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George R
climber
The Gray Area
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Best wishes Scott. I hope you have a quick and complete recovery. The Valley ain't the same without you.
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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I got a message today that Scott was 95%!
Go Scott Go.
Lets get you back to 100!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ... wow, great to hear this!!!
thanks for the update... :)
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Awesome news. Glad to hear you are with us Scott
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID
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I got that message, too, FuzzyWuzzy. Things are sounding good, so far.
The Silverback will be back.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Roar!
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Way to go Scott! Continued success!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Great news!!..Happy for you Scott.
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Nov 10, 2016 - 08:07am PT
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Great news!
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