Kayakers Rescue Craig Berg After 11 Days Lost on Remote Island
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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 19
Kayakers Rescue Craig Berg After 11 Days Lost on Remote Island
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 19
Summary
Two kayakers found Craig Berg after he spent 11 days lost on a remote island near the Canadian border, ending a search in which he repeatedly yelled for help.
Berg said his phone disappeared in a swamp, leaving him stranded as he tried to find a way out.
He survived on freeze-dried food and what he described as filthy water, estimating he shouted “Help! I’m lost!” more than 10,000 times before being heard.
The rescue underscores how quickly a remote hike can turn dangerous when communication is lost and no immediate help is nearby.