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Hiker with no food, water or cold-weather gear saved from Colorado 13er after 10-hour rescue

The hiker had run out of water, had no food and was wearing a cotton hoodie during inclement weather, search and rescue said

Chaffee County Search and Rescue North carry a person down a Chaffee County 13er after the ill-prepared hiker was caught in inclement weather with no food, not enough water and wearing a cotton hoodie with no other ways to warm themself. The hiker suffered from hypothermia. (Provided by Chaffee County Search and Rescue North)
Chaffee County Search and Rescue North carry a person down a Chaffee County 13er after the ill-prepared hiker was caught in inclement weather with no food, not enough water and wearing a cotton hoodie with no other ways to warm themself. The hiker suffered from hypothermia. (Provided by Chaffee County Search and Rescue North)
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An ill-prepared hiker who attempted to bushwhack to the summit of a 13er in Chaffee County on Nov. 8 was located and brought down safely by Chaffee County Search and Rescue North after nearly 10 hours.
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