California Hiker Rescued After 10 Days, Survived On Berries And Boot Water

Lukas McClish, a 34-year-old hiker from California, was rescued on Thursday after spending ten days lost in the rugged terrain of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

According to reports from ABC 7, McClish had set out for what was intended to be a brief three-hour hike on June 11, but he lost his way when he couldn’t find familiar landmarks due to previous wildfires in the area.

His absence was noticed on June 16 when he didn’t show up for a Father’s Day dinner, prompting a search effort that lasted several days before he was finally located.

“I’m tired and a little sore, I lost my voice,” McClish shared with reporters upon his rescue. He recounted his ordeal, mentioning that he was poorly equipped with only pants, hiking shoes, a hat, a flashlight and folding scissors.