Incredible moment hiker who was feared dead after going missing for three days turns up at press conference alive
THIS is the heartwarming moment a missing 80-year-old hiker who was feared dead turned up at a TV appeal called to find him.
A huge search and rescue operation involving more than 60 people, mountain rescue teams, a police helicopter and specialist search dogs and handlers was launched in the North East andHe had been out hiking with friends in the Gunnerside area of Richmondshire but had been separated from his group during heavy rain.
He said: “I had three grand days of wild camping. I never felt scared, I had all the right kit, all the right training and I knew what to do.“I saw a helicopter hovering overhead at one stage but I didn't realise they were searching for me.
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