Thursday, August 29, 2019

Rescued hiker recounts surviving week lost in woods.

One of the two missing hikers rescued in Snohomish County this week says it's a miracle that both survived their ordeal.

David James and Marshall "Buster" Cabe set out Aug. 16 for a five-day hike up Downey Creek trail, but a search was launched for them after they missed their return date by several days.

James said they ran out of food, and for five days, James survived on huckleberries and mushrooms. He slept on moss and a log, and used a raincoat for a blanket.

Read the full article here:  https://keprtv.com/news/local/im-just-so-happy-to-be-here-hiker-recounts-how-he-survived-after-being-lost-in-woods




Saturday, July 13, 2019

Remains of missing local hiker in Arizona canyon found by Search Teams

Harold “Joe” Smallwood, 82, went missing February 5 after he was hiking in Madera Canyon, located south of Tucson, Arizona. 

Smallwood was an Ohio resident who was staying in Arizona when he went missing. Rescue teams were unable to find him after a week-long search. 

Read the full Article Here:  https://www.whio.com/news/local/search-team-recovers-remains-missing-local-hiker-arizona-canyon/J2zFbpg9ULMPrIim85Vy3L/




Friday, July 12, 2019

Breaking News: #MissingHiker in Strathcona Park Found



The Vancouver Island hiker missing since last week in Strathcona Park has been found alive.

Naswell went missing after he was supposed to summit Mount Albert Edward last Wednesday with a couple he’d met on the trail. They turned back, but he continued, leaving behind his equipment. He was wearing only basic clothing and had a fanny pack with him. One of the teams found he had left behind some identification at the cairn on the mountain. SAR teams continued searching for him through the weekend, though had difficulty because of foggy weather.

Read the Full Article Here:  https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/breaking-hiker-found-alive-in-strathcona-park/

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