As previously mentioned earlier in this blog, missing hiker, Alejandra Wilson, 23, was located on the Pacific Crest Trail Saturday afternoon. She was spotted walking the trail, after being stranded by the snowstorm. Wilson waited until the weather improved before hiking out. The other missing hiker, Kristopher Zitzewitz, 31, has still yet to be found, as reported by The Washington Post. The search for Zitzewitz has officially been suspended until further information becomes available.
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest where Kristopher Zitzewitz was last seen. 10/3/2013 Photo Credit: Lee Siebert/Smithsonian Institution
“The Coast Guard guys were right on track. They did a good job. She wasn’t able to make herself visible,” but their presence “gave her real confidence,” Town said.
Considering the weather in area where Wilson was found, it should be a relief to many that the search and rescue teams were able to even find her. However, with the search for Zitzewitz officially suspended, if he is still alive out there he probably won’t last much longer. He has been missing since September 28, so the chances of him surviving in the forests are slim, but maybe the teams could have at least attempted a couple more days, since they were unsure if they were going to be able to find Wilson, but managed to save her.
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