Young hiker found alive after enduring sub-zero temperatures
Sam Benastick, 20, was miraculously discovered alive after spending 50 days lost in British Columbia’s Redfern-Keily Provincial Park. The hiker reported missing on October 17, had been presumed lost after a search involving over 120 people was called off in late October.
Makeshift survival helped him endure extreme conditions
Benastick was found wrapped in a makeshift coat fashioned from a torn sleeping bag, using two sticks to support himself as he hobbled down a service road. Park workers who discovered him were shocked, initially asking, “What is that person doing walking on this road?”
From shelter building to frostbite, his ordeal was grueling
The young hiker spent the first part of his trip near his car before hiking to a creek, where he camped for up to 15 days. He later moved to a dried-out creek bed and built a shelter, enduring freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall until his rescue.
Family celebrates his return as a miracle
Benastick is recovering in a hospital, suffering from frostbite and smoke inhalation but is expected to recover fully. His uncle called the ordeal “unbelievable,” while his grandmother joked about buying him a GPS for Christmas.
A story of resilience and survival
Sam’s extraordinary tale underscores the human spirit’s resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. As his family awaits the full details of his survival journey, they are simply relieved to have him home safely.
