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Hiker Stranded on Mount Olympus, Utah


A hiker spent a cold night on Mount Olympus after becoming lost and dehydrated. A helicopter was launched to the scene and located the man but it was getting dark and a rescue had to be delayed.

Instead, the chopper dropped a package with rations for the hiker who was forced to spend the night on the mountain.

Search efforts were to begin in the morning.

Read the story here.

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