US EditionMother, Son Lost in California Forest Rescued After Leaving Handwritten Notes Along Trail
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 12 – A mother and her 9-year-old son were rescued after leaving handwritten notes and using distress signals; their pre-trip notifications and a volunteer search team aided the rescue.
- A 49-year-old mother and her 9-year-old son got lost on July 11 after their GPS led them onto remote logging roads near Camp Wolfeboro, California.
- They lost GPS signal deep in the forest, became stranded about 10 miles from the nearest paved road, and could not call 911 due to no phone service.
- The pair placed handwritten notes reading "HELP" at various road intersections, activated the vehicle’s flashing hazard signals after dark, and the boy sounded his Cub Scout whistle in three brief blasts to call for assistance.
- Search and rescue teams, already training nearby, deployed promptly, found the notes about four hours after dispatch, and safely rescued the pair on July 12.
- The mother credited their survival to telling someone their travel plans and taking smart actions, while officials emphasized these steps increased their chances of being found.
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