A 70-year-old man who disappeared during an extended solo hike in Isle Royale National Park has been rescued after going missing for a week. Craig Berg was found alive and alert on Saturday, officials reported.
Berg was suffering from hypothermia when crews from the U.S. Coast Guard and Michigan State Police located him. Video released by authorities shows a Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisting Berg from the ground. He was subsequently transported to a regional airport for emergency medical evaluation.
Officials have not disclosed details about what occurred during Berg's time missing or the extent of his injuries. He was spotted by other backpackers in the park before Michigan State Police foot patrols and K-9 units reached him.
The rescue operation involved multiple agencies and resources, including a Coast Guard boat, drones, and seaplanes. Search efforts were supported by the National Park Service, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The Coast Guard cited the assistance of fellow hikers, Isle Royale Seaplanes, and No One Left Behind K9 Search and Rescue.
Berg, a resident of Royal Oak, Michigan, arrived at Isle Royale National Park on August 27 for a solo hike and was expected to return home on September 5. The park, located on a remote island in Lake Superior near the Canadian border, is one of the least-visited national parks due to its isolated location and limited infrastructure. According to the park's website, cell service is often unreliable, and certain equipment, such as bicycles, motorized vehicles, and drones, are prohibited.
