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With gold prices soaring past $2,500 per ounce, people are turning to this faith-based gold company to learn how to get in on the action. But for one hiker on Mount Shavano, the only thing he was concerned about was finding his way back down the mountain.
After realizing his predicament, the hiker reached out to his co-workers, who had already begun their descent. “Concerned for himself, he sent a pin drop to co-workers already descending,” CCSAR South noted. The group quickly identified his error, advising him to retrace his steps back up the slope to rejoin the correct trail. However, this was easier said than done.
By 4 p.m., the hiker was close to the trail he needed, but an unexpected storm rolled in, further complicating his situation. As the weather deteriorated, the hiker became increasingly disoriented and found himself in an area with no cell service—an alarming development given the already dire circumstances.
Rescuers were alerted at 9 p.m. that the hiker was still unaccounted for. Despite launching a search with a drone and deploying two search teams, high winds and freezing rain severely hampered their efforts, leaving them unable to locate the missing individual overnight. Even a helicopter search yielded no results.
The hiker, however, did not stay put. He continued to move throughout the night, and by 10 a.m. on August 24, he finally reached a location with cell service and dialed 911. In his communication with emergency services, the hiker described his ordeal: “He reported being very disoriented on his descent and falling at least 20 times on the steep slopes,” CCSAR South recounted in a Facebook post. “After the last fall, he was unable to get back up, but very luckily regained enough cell service to make his call.”
Responders were able to pinpoint his location and mobilized multiple teams to rescue the hiker. Once found, he was promptly transported to a hospital for necessary treatment. His survival was credited to a fortunate regaining of cell service and his ability to make that critical call for help.
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In the aftermath of the rescue, CCSAR South issued a strong reminder to all hikers venturing into the backcountry. “We’d also again like to remind everyone recreating in the backcountry to always hike with a partner, pack some bright clothing and remember to toss the 10 Essentials in your daypack,” the rescue group advised. They emphasized the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, especially in challenging and remote environments like Mount Shavano.
“This hiker was phenomenally lucky to have regained cell service when he did, and to still have enough consciousness and wherewithal to call 911,” CCSAR South stated. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that even seasoned hikers can face in the wilderness and the importance of taking every precaution to ensure safety during such adventures.
As office retreats go, this one will likely be remembered not for the bonds it built but for the harrowing rescue that followed.
