US EditionMissing hiker survived for weeks in California wilderness by foraging and drinking melted snow
- Tiffany Slaton, a 27-year-old woman from Georgia, was found alive after nearly three weeks missing in California's Sierra Nevada wilderness.
- Her disappearance prompted an extensive search effort across a vast area of the Sierra National Forest, but progress was hindered by severe snow conditions and inaccessible roads.
- Slaton was discovered in an unlocked cabin at Vermilion Valley Resort, which was closed for winter and left open for emergency shelter during snowstorms.
- Upon discovery, Slaton was hungry and dehydrated but otherwise in good condition, and Gutierrez gave her a sandwich before authorities took her for evaluation.
- Sheriff's officials intend to interview Slaton to gather details about her ordeal enduring harsh, cold weather at elevations above 6,500 feet, while her parents expressed their gratitude and relief to everyone who assisted in her recovery.
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Missing hiker survived for weeks in Sierra mountains by drinking melted snow
LOS ANGELES — A 28-year-old woman described Friday how she survived for weeks outdoors in California’s eastern Sierra Nevada by foraging for food and drinking melted snow after a solo camping trip went awry during harsh winter weather.
'A ton of weight has been lifted': Missing camper found alive after nearly a month | News Channel 3-12
By Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story MONO HOT SPRINGS, California (KCRA) — A woman who has been missing for weeks in a remote part of Central California has been found alive. Tiffany Slaton, 28, was found safe near Lake Edison on Wednesday afternoon after she sought shelter in a cabin within Vermilion Valley Resort, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Slaton was initially reported missing by her family across th…
Missing hiker found safe after surviving weeks in snowy mountains
LOS ANGELES — When the Vermilion Valley Resort in California’s eastern Sierra shut down for the winter, the staff left cabin doors unlocked just in case a wayward hiker needed shelter during the frequent mountain snowstorms. That decision may have…
Parents of Rescued Hiker Thank Sierra Cabin Owner for Lifesaving Shelter
More details have come to light on the incredible survival story of Georgia hiker Tiffany Slaton, who was rescued — just hours before her 28th birthday — after enduring a blizzard for three weeks in a remote cabin in the Sierra National Forest.According to SF Gate, Slaton had set off on a solo cross-country trip to visit all 50 states, traveling by electric bike with a red trailer. She was last seen on April 24 at a convenience store near Shaver…
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