70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Search on Isle Royale

70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Search on Isle Royale

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Isle Royale officials said the 70-year-old hiker was located by kayakers and airlifted by the Coast Guard on 12 September, after a week-long search that involved the National Park Service, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and state police. The rescue was detailed in a statement released on 14 September.

Earlier reports from Upper Michigan's Source and other outlets said backpackers had found the missing hiker, identified as Craig Berg, on 12 September after he vanished on 5 September. Those reports described him as injured and suffering from hypothermia before being evacuated to a hospital, and highlighted the multi-agency coordination that led to his safe recovery.

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Isle Royale National Park, Michigan, United States

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September 14, 2026
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Isle Royale officials detail rescue of missing 70-year-old hiker
Isle Royale officials detail rescue of missing 70-year-old hiker

MPR News • 14 Sep 21:25

A 70-year-old man lost on Isle Royale was located by kayakers and airlifted by the Coast Guard after a week-long search involving multiple agencies.

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70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Nearly Week-Long Search on Isle Royale
70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Nearly Week-Long Search on Isle Royale

NBC News • 14 Sep 20:24

A 70-year-old hiker missing for almost seven days on Isle Royale was found injured and hypothermic and airlifted to a hospital after a coordinated rescue effort involving the Coast Guard, state police and volunteers.

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70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Search in Isle Royale National Park
70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Search in Isle Royale National Park

Fox News • 14 Sep 00:20

A 70-year-old man missing for a week in Isle Royale National Park was rescued by Coast Guard and state police, having been treated for hypothermia.

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September 13, 2026
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70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Search on Isle Royale
70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Search on Isle Royale

The Guardian • 13 Sep 23:12

A 70-year-old man missing for a week on Michigan's Isle Royale was found injured but alert and airlifted to a hospital after a multi-agency rescue operation.

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September 12, 2026
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Missing 70-Year-Old Hiker Found Alive on Isle Royale After Week-Long Search
Missing 70-Year-Old Hiker Found Alive on Isle Royale After Week-Long Search

WLUK • 12 Sep 22:47

Craig Berg, a 70-year-old solo hiker who vanished on September 5 on Isle Royale National Park, was located alive by other backpackers on Saturday.

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70-Year-Old Hiker Found Safe After Week-Long Search on Isle Royale
70-Year-Old Hiker Found Safe After Week-Long Search on Isle Royale

WXYZ Channel 7 • 12 Sep 20:42

A 70-year-old man from Royal Oak who went missing during a solo hike on Isle Royale National Park was located by other hikers after a week of searching.

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70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued on Isle Royale After Six-Day Search
70-Year-Old Hiker Rescued on Isle Royale After Six-Day Search

Upper Michigan's Source • 12 Sep 20:03

A 70-year-old man missing since Sept. 5 was located alive by backpackers on Isle Royale, with park officials thanking search partners for the effort.

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