Hiker Survives 50 Days Lost in Northern B.C. Wilderness
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A 20-year-old hiker, Sam Benastick, was found alive after being lost for over five weeks in the wilderness of British Columbia. Initially reported missing on October 19, Benastick survived harsh winter conditions with limited supplies by camping near a creek and later building a shelter in a dried-out creek bed. He was discovered by two people heading to Redfern Lake trail, and is currently hospitalized. His survival in such challenging conditions has been described as remarkable by search and rescue officials.
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