Vermont's unforgiving wilderness proved too much for two Canadian hikers, who were rescued in a daring operation by search and rescue teams. The pair, both from Ontario, called 911 on February 7 after becoming stranded at the summit of Camel’s Hump mountain in Duxbury. Their distress call came as temperatures plummeted to below zero, with wind chills dipping perilously low.
Rescue crews sprang into action, climbing the 4,083-foot mountain under conditions that would make even the most seasoned mountaineer think twice. The Monroe Trail, which intersects with the Alpine Trail, proved a treacherous route, but teams persevered, armed with nothing but determination and an arsenal of rescue equipment.
At 11:20 p.m., after hours of searching in subzero temperatures and deep snow, rescue teams finally reached the pair, who were suffering from hypothermia. The hikers' lives were saved thanks to a combination of grit, teamwork, and cutting-edge rescue techniques.
The 21-year-old man walked down the trail once he was warmed up, but the 19-year-old woman needed to be loaded onto a stretcher and whisked away to an ambulance waiting at the bottom. She received medical attention at a local hospital, where she's expected to make a full recovery.
Vermont State Police commended the rescue team for their bravery and skill in navigating conditions that would have tested even the most seasoned adventurers. And while the state doesn't hold those who call for backcountry help financially liable for their rescue, it's clear that the hikers' determination to reach the summit was matched only by the determination of the rescue teams to bring them home safely.
Rescue crews sprang into action, climbing the 4,083-foot mountain under conditions that would make even the most seasoned mountaineer think twice. The Monroe Trail, which intersects with the Alpine Trail, proved a treacherous route, but teams persevered, armed with nothing but determination and an arsenal of rescue equipment.
At 11:20 p.m., after hours of searching in subzero temperatures and deep snow, rescue teams finally reached the pair, who were suffering from hypothermia. The hikers' lives were saved thanks to a combination of grit, teamwork, and cutting-edge rescue techniques.
The 21-year-old man walked down the trail once he was warmed up, but the 19-year-old woman needed to be loaded onto a stretcher and whisked away to an ambulance waiting at the bottom. She received medical attention at a local hospital, where she's expected to make a full recovery.
Vermont State Police commended the rescue team for their bravery and skill in navigating conditions that would have tested even the most seasoned adventurers. And while the state doesn't hold those who call for backcountry help financially liable for their rescue, it's clear that the hikers' determination to reach the summit was matched only by the determination of the rescue teams to bring them home safely.
they must've been literally frozen in seconds but those rescuers were like real-life superheroes! I mean, 4k ft mountain in -20c wind? That's just insane 
and the fact that they still managed to find them is just amazing. hope the girl recovers fully tho, hypothermia's no joke 
This is just too suspicious 
... Like, what if they were trying to send a message? Maybe those hikers got lost on purpose? And what's with the timing? February 7, right after the winter solstice? It's like they wanted to coincide with the longest night of the year. And that temperature drop? That's some eerie coincidence. Plus, the fact that they called 911 without a phone signal... 
I mean, what if it was a pre-planned rescue operation all along? The whole thing just smells fishy to me 
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! And it's awesome to see the state police giving them props for their bravery and skill. That summit trek must've been terrifying, but I guess you could say they "hiked" away from a bad situation 
... but you know what's even more impressive? The teamwork and dedication of those search and rescue teams. They're the real heroes here! I'm so glad they were able to reach those two hikers in time, too - it could've been a lot worse for them.
) when I was younger... always pushing myself to get further and higher. But this just goes to show you that even with all the planning and prep, nature's still got its own way of surprising you. Maybe that's a lesson for us old folks too - never underestimate the power of Mother Nature!
. I'm glad those rescue teams were there to save the day, tho 
. Their bravery is truly inspiring 
. And can we talk about how grueling that Monroe Trail must've been for them and the rescue crew? Talk about a test of endurance 
#MountainLife #RescueHeroes. I hope the 19-yr-old girl makes a speedy recovery, btw 
. It's crazy that they thought it was a good idea to hike in those conditions, especially with temps below zero 
Those teams are true heroes 
The rescuers must've been totally freezing but they still managed to get those two people to safety 
And honestly, I think its awesome that they got to walk down the trail when the other one needed a stretcher – you just can't put a price on people's lives 
! I mean, those guys were lucky to make it out alive 
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. Anyways, glad to hear the girl made a full recovery 
Man, what a crazy situation these two Canadians found themselves in! I mean, who calls 911 from the summit of Camel's Hump mountain in -20°C temps? 
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. Also, can we talk about how ridiculous it is that they had to hike in -20°C weather with wind chills? Like, no thanks 
. And the rescue team, they’re like real-life superheroes 
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I'm still shook by this incredible rescue mission! I mean, can you even imagine being stuck in subzero temps with no phone signal for hours? It's a miracle those two hikers called 911 when they did. The fact that the rescue teams had to navigate such treacherous terrain and windchills is just mind-blowing 
. It's always amazing to see humans come together in a crisis like this, and I'm so grateful that everyone is okay