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83-year-old man who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- An 83-year-old man, Gerald Guinn from Utah, was safely rescued after being lost for over a day during a hike in a remote area near the Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest.
- Guinn became separated from his hiking companion while searching for a historic object, prompting an all-night search involving drones, search dogs, helicopters, and ground teams.
- A cell phone ping helped rescuers locate Guinn, who was found in good spirits but cold and unable to walk; he was given warm layers and fluids on-site.
- Approximately 20 rescuers assisted in carrying Guinn through difficult terrain to the road, where emergency medical services examined and cleared him for release.
- The rescue operation concluded at 1:30 a.m., about 36 hours after Guinn began his hike.
