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Modoc

American  
[moh-dok] / ˈmoʊ dɒk /

noun

Modocs plural
  1. a member of an American Indian people belonging to the Lutuamian group and ranging from southern Oregon to northern California.


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Then, on Wednesday morning, the surviving 20 horses were taken to a facility on the Modoc National Forest for continued rehabilitation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The geologically unique area is a spiritual center for the Pit River and Modoc tribes and serves as habitat for protected species, including the bald eagle and northern spotted owl.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

They recently fought fires in both the Tahoe and Modoc national forests, where temperatures were in the 100s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2024

“It’s a paintbrush. It’s not like it was a knife or rock,” said Ed Obayashi, a deputy sheriff and policy advisor for the Modoc County Sheriff’s Department and use of force expert.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

From the top of this flames were shooting high into the air, and the Modoc was approaching it at full speed.

From Fenn Masterson's Discovery or, The Darewell Chums on a Cruise by Chapman, Allen

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