AI6YR Ben
Lost hiker found after five weeks in British Columbia. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-hiker-hunter-northeast-bc-1.7394194 #SearchAndRescue #SAR #MissingHiker #BC
Missing hiker found alive after surviving more than 5 weeks in remote B.C. park | CBC News

Sam Benastick was reported missing Oct. 17 after failing to return home from a 10-day trip in the remote Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, about 250 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John.

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Nov 27, 2024 at 3:27amWeb
Show threadFreddyB Aviation PhotographyNov 27, 2024
@ai6yr I mean look at how he was kitted out. I have know idea what he had in his backpack but clearly he had gear and know how to keep alive.
Show threadAI6YR BenNov 27, 2024
@cvvhrn Yeah, seems at least competent, will be interesting to hear what happened.
Show threaddonkey herder, fowl friendNov 27, 2024
@ai6yr wow! I’d love to hear his story if he decides to share it.
Show threadCat WestNov 27, 2024
@ai6yr He looked like he was equipped for the terrain (did he have a compass?) and resourceful. I’m glad he’s alive.