US EditionYouTube survival challenge contestant rescued from northern Michigan woods
A 36-year-old woman lost while seeking water in a Michigan forest was found after nearly 18 hours, aided by helicopter and canine units, officials said.
- On September 6, 2025, authorities rescued a 36-year-old woman from California who became disoriented and spent the night lost in a forested area of Otsego County, Michigan, while participating in a survival-themed YouTube segment.
- She left the designated base camp around 5 p.m. on September 5 to search for water and did not return, prompting contest hosts to report her missing early the next morning.
- Michigan State Police and Otsego County Sheriff's Office deployed canine units and an MSP helicopter, which spotted her waiving her hands in a swampy area around 10:40 a.m. on September 6.
- The woman was missing in cold and rainy conditions for nearly 18 hours but walked out safely with law enforcement and firefighters, and a pilot said, "Six, we definitely got her."
- She was evaluated by EMS on scene and released with no serious injuries, while officials emphasized preparedness when exploring remote areas like the dense, 12-by-20-mile Pigeon River State Forest.
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YouTube survival challenge contestant rescued after spending nearly 18 hours in the woods: Police
A 36-year-old woman, who was participating in a YouTube survival challenge, was rescued after spending nearly 18 hours in the woods, according to Michigan State Police. Michigan State Police. (MICHIGAN) — A 36-year-old woman who was participating in a YouTube survival challenge was rescued after spending nearly 18 hours in the woods, according to Michigan State Police. State Police Troopers on Saturday responded to the Pigeon River State Forest …
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The 36-year-old woman could be seen frantically waving to search and rescue helicopters after she got lost in a deep forest for 18 hours, having gone out in search of water
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