Northern California

Lost Hiker Survives for 10 Days Eating Berries in Santa Cruz Mountains

Lukas McClish suffered no major injuries and was reunited with his family. The Santa Cruz County sheriff praises the ’team effort' that found him.
Lost Hiker Survives for 10 Days Eating Berries in Santa Cruz Mountains
Poppy flowers bloom along the ocean with the Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance at San Pedro Valley Park near Pacifica, Calif. SL Walker/ Visit Pacifica
Summer Lane
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A California man survived for 10 days in the Santa Cruz Mountains by eating berries until passersby heard his cries for help.

Lukas McClish was rescued by Cal Fire and local paramedics around 3 p.m. June 20 in the heavily forested area after his location was confirmed by drone surveillance, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.
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