Missing Olympic National Park hiker found
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A hiker who was reported missing in Olympic National Park has been located.
CLALLAM COUNTY, Wash. - A hiker who was reported missing last week in Olympic National Park has been located.
Multiple search and rescue teams were looking for 44-year-old Hunter B. Fraser from California, who entered Olympic National Park and had been missing since June 7.
Officials with Olympic National Park said Fraser walked out of the park with the help from other hikers on Saturday. He was taken to Quilcene, where he was met by family, park personnel and medical responders.
Clallam County Sheriff's Office
Authorities say Frasier left his car at the Deer Ridge Trailhead on Monday, June 5. He was expected to return from his two-day 40-mile hike by midday June 7.
His family told deputies the last time they communicated with him was through text on the morning of June 6.
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The young girl shared her ordeal with her family and rescuers, recounting that she had become separated from the group as they were returning to a footbridge over the Cle Elum River and couldn't find her way back alone.
Authorities say he is a highly experienced hiker, and capable of a solo journey like this.
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The NPS says while the region has experienced a stretch of sunshine and warm temperatures, much of the higher elevations of Olympic National Park are still covered with snow. They are asking visitors to keep this in mind as they prepare for any outdoor recreation. Those who plan to stay overnight in the backcountry are required to get a Wilderness Permit – which helps park rangers understand a general itinerary of an individual, as well as their emergency contacts.