Missing 70-year-old hiker rescued after disappearing for a week in remote national park
A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted Craig Berg to safety after he went missing for a week while hiking in Michigan’s remote Isle Royale National Park.
TL;DR
- Craig Berg, a 70-year-old man, was found alive and alert after disappearing for a week while hiking in Isle Royale National Park.
- He was suffering from hypothermia and was rescued by a joint effort from the U.S. Coast Guard and Michigan State Police.
- Berg had been on an extended solo hike in the remote park, which is located on an island in Lake Superior.
- The rescue involved multiple agencies and resources, including a Coast Guard helicopter, boat, drones, and seaplanes.
- He was spotted by other hikers before being reached by ground patrols and K-9 units.