Sedona AZ (October 10, 2014) – At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office responded to an overdue hiker call. The hiker, a 55 year old male, accompanied by his dog, had taken the Kachina Trail, Flagstaff, Arizona. After he failed to return as expected, a friend called CCSO.
Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit members responded and conducted search operations throughout the evening. During the search, clues indicated the path the man had traveled. The search effort continued into the early morning hours of today. Fortunately, the hiker was able to self-extricate and contacted CCSO.
A follow-up interview with the hiker revealed that he became disoriented while on the Weatherford Trail as the result of white-out conditions and had taken shelter until daylight.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Search and Rescue Unit would like to remind hikers and hunters to leave a detailed trip plan with a trusted person and be prepared for the unexpected night out, in the event of an accident or other emergency.
Carry the ten hiking essentials: extra water, food, warm clothing, navigation equipment, a headlamp or flashlight, a first aid kit, shelter material, a fire starting kit, a pocket knife, and signaling equipment like a signal mirror and whistle. These can be important tools to help you stay safe in the outdoors and to aid searchers in locating you.
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