UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) – A missing hiker on Isle Royale was found alive on Saturday.
According to the Isle Royale National Park Facebook page, Craig Berg is alive and alert after being found by backpackers. The post states the 70-year-old downstate man was missing since Sept. 5. The National Park Service thanks the employees and partners who helped during the search.
His family initially made a report that the hiker didn’t return home as planned. Craig’s son, Evan Berg, says he was ecstatic during a phone interview with TV6 Saturday evening.
“He was in rough shape, but he’s okay,” Evan said. “He’s able to speak. He asked for food and water. We’re just so grateful, and we couldn’t be more happy and relieved, and we appreciate all the support we’ve had on social media, and we are just so grateful.”
Evan thanks the National Park Service, DNR, MSP and the everyday people who helped during search efforts.
More information will be added to this article as it becomes available.
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