ALWAYS tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back when you go hiking! If you take off into the woods alone, even if you’re well equipped and well prepared, things can go wrong. You can be injured, attacked by animals, get sick, or just get lost. And if rescuers don’t find you within the first 72 hours, your chances of survival are very, very low. Making sure people know to realize you’re missing, and know where to look for you, is THE most important thing for your own safety and survival.

@minoltaaraya

Жыл бұрын

Super important, my cocky butt got stuck in the woods for 3 days with a flat and no one new where I was, I of course had a spare- never checked to confirm the Jack was there 😅. Luckily I had plenty of food and water and my car to stay warm but no service for miles and I didn’t know how long it would be before I found someone.

@jennifercoleman6218

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree

@cervenypes123

Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm missing my Adidas slides. Can you help?

@sureshots8155

Жыл бұрын

@@minoltaaraya I’m glad everything turned out well for you. That’s not always the case.

@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503

Жыл бұрын

Rodger that

No one knew he was missing? That's sad. Glad they were in the right place at the right time.

@Nuttyirishman85

Жыл бұрын

Some people are loaners. I tell a few people when I’m heading out. They usually ask me three weeks later how the hike was. Makes me think the didn’t receive the message til then.😂

@SteveJobIess

Жыл бұрын

Went hiking in slides. Then barefoot to the chopper. Probably did handstands into the hospital

@alexlopez5800

Жыл бұрын

People are just too caught up on appearing successful or maintaining it so much, that they don't care about others... Sad

It's really sad none of his friends or family called him in as missing in 2 weeks. I hope he has some support as he recovers from this.

@kristingallo2158

Жыл бұрын

2 weeks in the cold wearing sandals and his beard didn't grow in and his hair gel is still in.

@zachhenderson7982

Жыл бұрын

@@kristingallo2158 two weeks isn't long enough to grow a full beard for most people. He had some stubble. Some people don't grow a lot of facial hair. Hair gel? You mean greasy and dirty? You must have seen a different video.

@kristingallo2158

Жыл бұрын

@@zachhenderson7982 keep believing everything you see, like a good boy.

@queenwhatever5217

Жыл бұрын

@@kristingallo2158 lol not everything is a conspiracy. What would even be the point of faking this? Wouldn't the rescuers and medical staff notice that the guy was actually fine and not showing signs of starvation if this was fake?

@kristingallo2158

Жыл бұрын

@Hit and Run Ohh that's a very good rebuttal. People often survive 2 weeks with no food and water especially with hair gel and zero people reporting them missing.

What a blessing for that man. I am happy that he is home and safe.

Let this be a lesson to all of us. No matter what it looks like to you, never give up hope!

@westzed23

Жыл бұрын

So right. Keep the hope of someone coming to help. 🙏😻

@Nice-music585

Жыл бұрын

@@westzed23 💯!

I'd be doomed... No way I would last two days let alone two weeks. Thank god that young man made it!!

@sureshots8155

Жыл бұрын

I bet you would be surprised at what you could do.

Incredible! 💕 Please, all, let someone know when you're going hiking, where you'll be, when you'll return. Doesn't have to be intrusive, just route details & a quick check in when returning.

What a beautiful story! So glad these generous people,were able to save him !❤️

@Lessgo00

Жыл бұрын

Mo butter!

@intermodus2180

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you ppl r grvss. In other words, I couldn't tell which of the three was the one needing evacuation...that was her boyfriend, huh? Go figure.🦊🚬

There is more to this missing hiker’s story that we probably won’t hear about.

@sixfigureskibum

Жыл бұрын

I think lots of LSD was involved

@roli710

Жыл бұрын

More and more homeless people keep wandering these mountains I always find little encampments and evidence multiple people do this

@mikejohnson3338

Жыл бұрын

@@sixfigureskibum 😄

@nickbrandon5359

Жыл бұрын

@Hit and Run they're talking about drugs. Are you this guy's spokesman? Bc I see you commenting on EVERYONE'S comments showing any doubt that it's legit. Jfc, stop paying so much attention to internet comments, they're not that deep lol

@AB62312

Жыл бұрын

He was wearing slides so it doesn’t seem like he was a typical hiker

People used to think I was overreacting when I'd let a friend know where I was going and when I'd be back (with a drop-dead time when the authorities should be called). I'm so glad he was found and hope that he recovers quickly and is able to get back out and enjoy hiking again soon!

In the right place at the right time. A beautiful miracle 💞 Thank you, "Lester Holt." ❤️

I like how he apologized to them even though he was almost at death..

The man looks too clean cut to be list for weeks

@markprange2430

Жыл бұрын

lost

He went hiking in slide on sandals? And without a phone? Something ain't right with this story

@davidjerson2546

Жыл бұрын

Could be a crackheeeaad

@Brandon-pi4hg

Жыл бұрын

@@davidjerson2546 that got ahold of some bad stuff

@bmcminn8838

Жыл бұрын

Insert go fund me for "Medical Bills"

@asphaltannihilator157

Жыл бұрын

Yeah and after “weeks” his hair growth is non existent and he’s fairly clean. No frostbite on them little piggies. Mohawk and no beard? Sounds a lot like “We gave this homeless guy our last $20, donate”

@kathyharmon2093

Жыл бұрын

@@asphaltannihilator157 you dumb people are scaring me… like did you retain any information from watching this?

In this day and age, people don’t even come look for you when you’re home. He got lucky

Thank God that couple was led intuitively by the Spirit to the spot to find him and that he is ok. Looks like he may have been close to death. So glad for this rescue. Bless them all.

@UncleFjester

Жыл бұрын

What Spirit Cult are you in?

Also, let somebody know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Glad he survived.

Those flip flops were what made him survived that long

I'm not a random homeless guy. I'm a hiker.

@Dan007UT

Жыл бұрын

glad someone pointed that out. title should be "Squatting homeless man interrupted By Couple After Being High For Weeks

There are emergency beacons that will send a one time distress signal to call Search and Rescue complete with your GPS coordinates. Somewhat expensive at 3 or 400 bucks, but worth it if you hike alone.

@minervaloves

Жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thank you for sharing this!

@alisterx8698

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely I’ve been hiking my whole life I don’t care if I’m going hiking on a trail that I’ve hiked for 20 years or trail that I’ve just barely found I always bring a backpack bear spray extra bottles of water extra battery for my phone and emergency beacon with light and deet spray. Did you notice he was hiking in flip-flops?

@LindaC616

Жыл бұрын

@alisterx8698 yeah, there's all sorts of th8ngs that don't make sense here

few minutes more..he would have been ...NO MORE.!!!.THANKS TO THE RESCUERS.. for saving his life👏😂🙏❤️😊

She does it all. She rescues and Act. Love this American pie girl.

This man needs to thank his guardian angel for this

Dude was just homeless lmao

Poor guy. Glad he's now safe, am sure he just thought he could take a small walk. He didn't plan to get lost and starving for weeks. In he's defense many of us who enjoy walking get a little adventurous and go off path without thinking about getting lost. He had bad luck. 💐

Sweet Jesus! Thank God he’s alive!!!

His first mistake is that he told no one his itinerary. Whether you go hunting/fishing /camping or any outdoor sports, always tell someone your whereabouts. Always carry a mirror polished stainless steel water bottle. leave your plastic at home. With a mirror polished water bottle, he could've flashed for help which you can't do with a plastic water bottle. Always carry a knife and fire making kits. You can cut kindling with your knife and built a campfire with your fire making kit. Your campfire can become a signaling device by adding dead leaves and spruce/pine/fir branches. It will make huge bloom of smoke that will attract rescuers. If you can't do any of those, then, always carry on your person a small survival kit. It's worth its weight in gold

Dudes wearing flip flops. Wtf

@jimlahey5354

Жыл бұрын

Meth

Plot twist. He’s just a homeless guy.

@jimlahey5354

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't really say that's a twist. I think it's pretty obvious.

Thank goodness he was saved!

If this is for real, I'm thankful he was found. Two things stand out as odd: 1) he's wearing flip flops 2) he doesn't even have a 5 o'clock shadow on his face ???🤔

An emergency locator beacon would’ve saved that man long before that couple came along. I know they’re not cheap…

I dont understand why people go hiking with no food no water nothing🤦🏾😥 im so happy they found him ty

The missing guy is Shaven ? Was he really missing ?

@hh7407

Жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@CC-oi9mc

Жыл бұрын

many adult men don't grow facial hair at all or very slowly. i could go without shaving for three weeks before you noticed and im 30

@Dziugenonas

Жыл бұрын

@@CC-oi9mc You should have a doctor check your testosterone levels. That is not normal.

@starlight7830

Жыл бұрын

@@Dziugenonas Yah ,,,,,, Well above average !

Wow 😯 it was meant for them to find you

And always let people know where you are going and when they should expect you back!

When the whole story has missing info…one should be questioning this story, he may be truthful, but two weeks on water alone you normally are energy depleted, in sandles, in freezing temps, the odds are far worse…not impossible..no fires, no cell phone, no reported missing person, was he a homeless individual?, was he out there to avoid society?, was he mentally fit?, I’m certain there is more to this story, he was found and is safe now…

@mattmichael6792

Жыл бұрын

@@XcoloradokyleX they showed him walking with the paramedic somewhat briskly. No way it was two weeks.

This will be a Great story for Mr. Ballen fans out there!!!!! 😎😎😎👍👍

@bluetickbeagles116

Жыл бұрын

Ha! 💯….love Mr. Ballen!

Most Americans could probably last a month without eating and still be just fine. Glad this guy is safe! He’s one of the lucky ones.

PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON!!!!!!!! I Can't believe they didn't mention it. In the wilderness? Get one. Be well, be safe, be happy.

3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, 30 days without food. Those are the limits.

Another pro tip: Never drive anywhere or hike anywhere without a fully charged cell phone!

“Sorry to put a damper on your guys’ camping trip” as if this wasn’t something they’re going to cherish forever 😭

Starting any hike without proper preparation: footwear, food, water, electrolyte drink, hiking sticks/trekking poles, compass, maps, phone maps, phone....

Tell someone where you’re going. Tell them when you should be back

They took a selfie with the guy……………….our society is strange.

*Homeless California Hiker Runs out of Meth and calls for help in his Sliders!*

@franklopez2969

Жыл бұрын

Yep

Not being reported as missing first is disturbing. That's the first rule before water/food. I assume he got a health check once lifted.

who goes hiking in flip-flops? I’m not a pro hiker but I’ve been doing it my whole life and that’s not something I’d recommend anybody doing. this is just another example of not anybody can go hiking. compass, some sort of drinking straw and emergency back up battery and phone, Emergency beacon with sound and light. If these are things you do not have I recommend buying them you don’t need the most expensive store brand but something I can help you.

@davestagner

Жыл бұрын

Were they flip-flops, or good hiking sandals? Many companies make excellent hiking sandals with good traction and sole protection. I can’t imagine hiking in flip-flops just because they would quickly become very uncomfortable and ruin the hike.

@alisterx8698

Жыл бұрын

@@davestagner I don’t know of any open toe Adidas flip-flops hiking sandal? I would never recommend anybody to go hiking with open toe shoes. And no they are not what you were saying I got the image I went online cross reference everything I could find Adidas does not make anything like that of what he’s wearing.

@frankthetank8216

Жыл бұрын

This guy was well equipped. He even brought shaving equipment

@sixfigureskibum

Жыл бұрын

I hike barefoot, lol. I don't own anything on your list I also own some really awesome sandles with lug tread . I used to resole teva sandles with 510 rubber. Some people can walk off into the woods for 10 days without ever looking at a map and come out on the highway 100 yards from their car.. some people should watch the outdoors from the safety of their living room on a wide screen HD TV . Oh yes I also used to fight wildfires and did SAR helicopter rappler work in national parks and forests.

@sixfigureskibum

Жыл бұрын

Oh wait. I gave a compass...and know how to use it. Ypu generally need a map for it to help .. lol who knows what a map is anymore

Often disassociated persons have no one to share plans with. That is sad.

Make sure someone knows where you are and how long you’ll be gone. Set a specific time limit for contact- if you think you’ll be gone 4 hours, your contact should call police after 8, etc.

I want to hear his side of the story since many here some seem to fully believe it

So did he just sit down for 2 weeks?!

There are satellite sos devices like the Garmin inreach, zoleo, spotx, and iphone 14 now has sos satellite text. Although it's odd the couple had cell service. You need to bring your phone at all times hiking.

Who is this man and where is his family? He was not reported missing by anyone? Poor guy to think he gave up on life a couple days prior to finally have a miracle happen for him. I hope his belly is full and his body is warm now.

This isn't really what you think

Reporter does not mention most important rule don't hike alone.

This is why I love America....That helicopter hoisting him up.... Gods hand ....

Who tf goes hiking in slides? Man's didn't even bother to bring socks. Always be prepared for emergencies before you go camping.

Always use the buddy system and always let others know where you're going.

"Take a compass or GPS with you..." and it will just add extra weight to carry if you don't know how to use the device.

"A California man managed to survive in the wild for weeks in frigid temperatures" Gimme a break, judging by his facial hair, flip flops, overall look and the fact that no one reported him missing for "weeks", I'm guessing he was out there 2-3 days tops and is most likely homeless with mental health issues. Perhaps I'm a cynic Lol but that's my take on the whole situation.

@simplymarbelous

Жыл бұрын

💯 agree!

@bluetickbeagles116

Жыл бұрын

💯 also agree!!

@kelliesharpe1067

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree…there’s more to the story.

@johnmillman2048

Жыл бұрын

Yep

Yeah, this whole situation smells of bs.

Wow. GodBless!

Something very off about this “story.”

First off, how did he got lost? Did he even have a backpack with gears? I went on many hikes and by myself and not once I got lost. Some of those places were new to me and I end up fine. There are some place that are remote and unpopular trails. You cannot just enjoy nature, you have to be on alert and makes good decision. Manage your time and stay on the trails. If you are exploring know the place first before exploring or doing multiple trips.

He's wearing sandals at first and then barefoot to the helicopter. Also, missing weeks worth of facial hair......

I’m skeptical. I can’t see somebody being in the wilderness that long and looking that clean-shaven. I don’t usually hear of hikers carrying shaving equipment. But it’s possible. And nobody calling to report him missing? Publicity stunt maybe? I could be wrong.

@igot5onit423

Жыл бұрын

Your comment might age well

@parkermegan91

Жыл бұрын

I'm skeptical too. But maybe they let him clean up first before taking a photo and putting it online?

Probably a homeless camp in the area

Lol, how did he get such a clean shave

Why is he wearing slides hiking? Had he taken his hiking boots off? Glad he was found

I guess he brought a razor to shave. That man is cleaner shaving then me and I shaved yesterday. This story doesn’t add up.

rescuer thinks shes the main character lol

After they called “911”…just a phone call away…

Who gets lost in the San Bernardino mountains?

Tweeker in the woods lol

Heroes 🇺🇲

Many thousands of such cases are widely known, but hikers will continue to die from unpreparedness.

This young man was so lucky. ❤ He didn't seem to be a regular hiker. You always need supplies and equipment with you even for short hikes.🧭🥾 It looks like this area has a lot of hikers and walkers going through it. The terrain looks so similar all around. A twisted ankle or other injury can happen. Also let someone know you are hiking. The area is beautiful. It's so easy to go for a walk and get turned around. This man found water and stayed there while listening for someone come.👍🏻 This situation turned out wonderful. 🤠 So glad for this young man to be rescued. The rescuers did a great job of getting him out and getting his health checked. ❤❤❤

@territ3271

Жыл бұрын

Yeah pretty amazing how he stayed clean shaven and a nice haircut that looks like it stopped growing while he was out in that wilderness

Seems, “off”. Who goes hiking with those kinds of sandals/slippers? No one single person missed him? Wish I knew the full story

This is much needed good news!

How far deep was he in the forest they never said ?

Also tell someone you are going on a hike.

Make a movie about it, and tell us how he survived a mountain lion encounter

@bruh_hahaha

Жыл бұрын

or a Cocaine Bear

@alisterx8698

Жыл бұрын

Or he’s the only soul I witness of Bigfoot but no camera…

@frankiem4062

Жыл бұрын

@@bruh_hahaha😂😂😂😂😂

@LindaC616

Жыл бұрын

That's what they're hoping for

So the couple had no cell phones on them & back up battery supplies for their cell phones & no hiking map.Sounds like they wanted to be lost & make the news......

Sad his family didn't notice him missing, I'd like to think if I went missing I'd be reported missing.

Make sure you take a selfie but this is dumb

Wait wait wait wait.. dude went hiking in flojos? Or they gave him the sandles? I don't fet it. I used to ditch my boots after hiking oast all the broken glass and run barefoot . I'm thinking dude took alot of lsd with him

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Inspiring

Give this man a t.v show.

Kinda sad that nobody ever reported the guy missing

Always tell people your itinerary when solo hiking.

If you can afford a GPS tracker I'd say get one. If your an adventurer definitely invest in one.

@honghong3153

Жыл бұрын

He had no cell or power bank. No way to make fire.

Ask him did he see any wierd things out there at night.

@LindaC616

Жыл бұрын

😄

Why do they have to record him though ?

Also tell at least three different people where you are going and give them a map. That way if one person doesn't check another one will.

Yes these hikers need to tell people where they're going they need to carry supplies for emergencies and they need to carry some type of location device this has been told year after year after year after decade after decade to people and people still do not listen. Stay on the trail why would you ever get off the trail when you're hiking alone is beyond me.. . I'm glad the man is safe and has been rescued but don't ever go hiking alone unless you tell somebody where you are going and you take supplies with you

Yeah sureee

Another tip is to leave a dirty sock and a plastic bag on your dashboard of the car. That way if they use dogs to try to find you they will have your scent.

@franklopez2969

Жыл бұрын

I always leave my draws on the dashboard!