was checked before the team proceeded.

At several points, the terrain forced them to stop and reassess.

The operation took far longer than a simple walk back to the trailhead would have taken.

But there was a reason for that.

The goal was not speed.

The goal was to bring everyone out safely.

Eventually, after nearly two hours of careful work, the team reached safer ground.

The man was finally away from the ravine.

For the first time since Daniel discovered him, everyone could breathe a little easier.

The Man

Was Taken to the Hospital

An ambulance transported the man to a hospital for further evaluation.

Doctors determined that he was suffering from significant dehydration and exhaustion, along with injuries that required medical attention.

The rescue had prevented a dangerous situation from becoming even more serious.