creek
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“Backing to the natural beauty of woods and a creek, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and a sense of peaceful seclusion,” the description continues.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Investigating the smell, she ventured about 50 feet off the dirt road, toward heavy woods, where she peered into a tree-lined creek bed.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
She was rescued around where the creek passes Workman Mill Road near the unincorporated community of North Whittier, near the junction of the 605 and 60 freeways.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025
The woman, whose name was not released, was first spotted in the creek near Fullerton Road by the 60 Freeway around 1:50 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
She picked herself up and went on running, met Fred by the creek where they’d had their first rest; and they splashed on through and ran some more.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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