Missing Hiker Rescued on Beartooth Mountains
A 73-year-old hiker, who went missing over the weekend while out on a hike at the Beartooth Mountains, was found safe near the Beartooth Plateau on Monday.
"The man was in good overall condition and is being checked out medically as a precaution," the press release states. Read more here
We want to thank the SAR teams for their dedicated rescue of the man, and we wish him a speedy recovery. This is a reminder for those who plan on a solo hike, is to map out your destination from start to finish. It's also important to let a close relative or friend know where you are heading, by either sharing your location with them if you have the iPhone or just letting them know. More importantly, please make sure you bring a bag of survival essentials in case you get lost. As always, please be safe out there, everyone!
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