BC hiker missing 5 weeks found alive.

[transplant99]

Amazing stuff.

A hiker who went missing in northeast British Columbia's backcountry has been found after surviving more than five weeks in a remote provincial park as snow fell and temperatures plunged below –20 C.

Sam Benastick, who was reported missing after failing to return home on Oct. 17 from a 10-day camping trip, was reportedly found on a service road Tuesday, supporting himself with two walking sticks and his cut-up sleeping bag wrapped around his legs for warmth.

CBC News confirmed Benastick had been found through family, as well as with people involved in the search in Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, about 250 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John, B.C.

Including the planned 10-day duration of his camping trip, he was in the wild for a total of 50 days and considered missing for more than five weeks.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canad...rk/ar-AA1uOYCM

[PaperBagger'14]

And we wonder why BC lags behind other provinces in life satisfaction. Can’t blame him, his journey still sounds better than living in fort st john

[Wastedyouth]

Lol, i like how "Canadianman" liked this.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

I read the whole article and it still doesn't seem to explain what happened. Like, was he lost? Did he just decide, "you know, I like it out here, I'm going to build a shelter and hang out"? He almost collapsed getting into the ambulance and there does not appear to be any explanation about why he didn't return to civilization sooner.

[Leeman4Gilmour]

Great story.

He'll be a shoe-in for Alone if he chooses to apply.

[BlackArcher101]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

I read the whole article and it still doesn't seem to explain what happened. Like, was he lost? Did he just decide, "you know, I like it out here, I'm going to build a shelter and hang out"? He almost collapsed getting into the ambulance and there does not appear to be any explanation about why he didn't return to civilization sooner.

I'm guessing he went deep back country with the bike and it crapped out, phone went dead and was lost.

How people do this stuff and not bring a satellite communicator I have no idea.

Was following this on Facebook, true testament to his wilderness skills to survive. Was up in that area for the last 2 weeks and weather was absolutely horrible. Blizzard, freezing rain, cold, windy.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

I read the whole article and it still doesn't seem to explain what happened. Like, was he lost? Did he just decide, "you know, I like it out here, I'm going to build a shelter and hang out"? He almost collapsed getting into the ambulance and there does not appear to be any explanation about why he didn't return to civilization sooner.

He got signal for a few minutes and saw that Trump won. Figured he'd take his chances with the bear.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

If you're doing 10 days backcountry having an InReach device is a must.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I'm guessing he went deep back country with the bike and it crapped out, phone went dead and was lost.

How people do this stuff and not bring a satellite communicator I have no idea.

Was following this on Facebook, true testament to his wilderness skills to survive. Was up in that area for the last 2 weeks and weather was absolutely horrible. Blizzard, freezing rain, cold, windy.

Or his car crapped out on him. The story said that he stayed in his car for a couple of days before leaving to make camp for 10-15 days, and then moving camp again. The original trip was only supposed to be for 10 days.

You can go a long time in that area even where there are service roads and not see another person, so even if he wasn't "lost", he may have just been holding out for a long time that someone would come down the road.

Who knows I guess. I imagine he isn't up for much conversation yet.

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

If you're doing 10 days backcountry having an InReach device is a must.

I take one even on an easy hike, but I can get lost in a parking lot.

[Locke]

Hiking: Not Even Once.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

I read the whole article and it still doesn't seem to explain what happened. Like, was he lost? Did he just decide, "you know, I like it out here, I'm going to build a shelter and hang out"? He almost collapsed getting into the ambulance and there does not appear to be any explanation about why he didn't return to civilization sooner.

He's probably a little tired and hasn't been able to explain his story yet.
Give him a few days.

[BowRiverBruinsRule]

Crazy story and lots of unanswered questions. Just have to wait. I know Sam. He worked in Alberta and stayed in the accommodation I manage two summers ago. He was a quiet guy and an exemplary employee. So happy he is OK.

[GGG]

I would bet he sheltered in place hoping someone would find him. Then once it was hike or die he started to move to try to find his way out.

[troutman]

What did he possibly eat for 50 days?

[GGG]

Originally Posted by troutman

What did he possibly eat for 50 days?

I think you can survive without food for a month or two

[Calgary]

Sounds made up.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by troutman

What did he possibly eat for 50 days?

Unless the guy had a hunting knife and made good use of it... grass?

Or he rationed what food he had like buddha.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by troutman

What did he possibly eat for 50 days?

In one of the stories it said he packed peanut butter. Fifty days is a long time, but it's high energy and compact. If you rationed well, a couple of jars could probably pull you though so you at least wouldn't die.

I am looking forward to hearing the full story when it comes out.

[btimbit]

Good thing Survivorman uploaded every episode to youtube for free