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Isle Royale park officials share more details on rescue of missing hiker
MPR News • • nation
Key Points:
- Craig Berg, a 70-year-old hiker from Royal Oak, Michigan, was found alive on Isle Royale after being lost for 11 days during a solo hiking trip.
- Berg was discovered by two kayakers at Intermediate Lake, more than a mile from established trails, and was airlifted by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter to a hospital in Marquette.
- Despite falling into a marsh and losing his cell phone and wallet, Berg remained in good condition and was able to communicate with family after his rescue.
- The search involved extensive efforts including ground teams, search dogs, boats, drones, and aircraft from multiple agencies, covering difficult terrain with limited cellular coverage.
- Isle Royale National Park is a remote wilderness area with no roads or motor vehicles, featuring rugged trails and inland lakes, making search and rescue operations challenging.
