Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Summary
An 83-year-old man hiking near the Grand Canyon was rescued after going missing overnight. Search teams used helicopters, drones, and dogs before locating him; he was found in good condition and safely returned.Key Facts
- The man, Gerald Guinn from Utah, went missing while hiking on July 21 near Kaibab National Forest.
- He and another hiker split up to look for a historic object, but Guinn did not reunite with the group.
- The other hiker searched alone for hours before calling for help.
- Search teams worked overnight using drones and search dogs but found no sign of him.
- The next day, helicopter and ground teams joined the search.
- A cell phone signal helped rescue teams narrow down Guinn’s location.
- Helicopter crews spotted him but could not land due to rough terrain.
- Rescue personnel carried Guinn to safety; he was cold but in good spirits and was medically cleared at the end of the rescue.
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