Special Forces vet exposes tactics of Montana, Washington state survivalists: 'Can't stay hidden forever'
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Fugitive Michael Brown was on the run while Travis Decker remains a fugitive after violent crimes in Montana and Washington, with survival expert analyzing their capabilities.
The U.S. Marshals Special Operations Group (SOG) is working with the Border Patrol Tactical Unit and the King County Sheriff's Office in the hunt for Travis Decker. (U.S. Marshals Service) Local and federal authorities have tirelessly searched for Travis Decker following his disappearance since May 30. (U.S. Marshals Service) The U.S. Marshals Service released new photos detailing the challenging and extensive search for Travis Decker, accused of killing his three daughters. (U.S. Marshals Service) Deputies participate in the search for Travis Decker at an undisclosed location in Washington state, June 6, 2025. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office photo via AP) Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a U.S. Writer at Fox News Digital.
In both cases, local and federal law enforcement teamed up to deploy helicopters and ground teams to track the suspects across mountainous terrain. You can follow her on Twitter and LinkedIn.
To better understand the tactical and psychological elements at play, Fox News Digital spoke with retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer Mykel Hawke, a survival expert known for his television work.
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