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Hiker Loses Trail in Darkness, Uses Cell Phone for Help


A solo hiker was lost while walking through the Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Cold Springs Township.

Randy Greider, 55, lost his way when darkness fell. He couldn’t locate his car, but he was able to use his cell phone to call his wife and give his approximate location. Dozens of emergency personnel and search teams responded.

Just before 9 p.m., Greider saw flares set down by a trooper near a squad car. Greider walked towards the flares and returned to safety. If it wasn’t for the flare, Greider would have been forced to spend the night in the woods wearing pants and a sweater.

Read the story here.

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