US veteran lost in Arizona’s wilderness for four days rescued by his own son
Summary
A 76-year-old Vietnam war veteran, Mark Young, got lost in Arizona’s wilderness for four days during a solo hiking trip. He was rescued by his son Josh after search teams found his car and tracked down his location using a satellite phone.Key Facts
- Mark Young went hiking alone on April 16 in Yavapai County, Arizona, but got lost when his GPS lost signal.
- His family reported him missing after he missed a planned dinner the next day.
- Search crews found Young’s car on April 18 with some belongings left behind.
- Young survived by using survival skills from his military training, with limited supplies like a compass, water pills, and lighters.
- He faced dehydration, encountered dangerous animals like rattlesnakes, a mountain lion, and a black bear.
- On April 20, Young heard his son calling and was found about six miles from his car.
- Josh used a satellite phone to contact search teams, helping a helicopter locate and airlift Mark to a hospital.
- Mark was dehydrated and injured but expected to recover; his family thanked the rescue teams for their efforts.
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