10 Days Lost: California Hiker Survives Santa Cruz Mountains Against All Odds | E200

10 Days Lost: California Hiker Survives Santa Cruz Mountains Against All Odds | E200

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the harrowing ten-day ordeal of Lukas McClish, an experienced hiker who became lost in the fire-ravaged landscape of Big Basin Redwood State Park. Navigating through treacherous terrain transformed by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire, Lukas used his wilderness skills and mental resilience to survive without food, relying on creek water, wild berries, and an extraordinary will to live. The podcast also highlights the massive search and rescue effort involving nearly 300 individuals and drone technology that eventually led to Lukas' miraculous rescue. This story underscores the importance of preparation, mental fortitude, and the unyielding spirit of community support in wilderness survival scenarios.

Time Stamps:

00:32 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast

00:56 Lukas McClish's Struggle for Survival

03:16 The Start of Lukas' Journey

05:12 Lukas' Unplanned Ordeal

10:56 The Harsh Reality Sets In

20:22 The Search Begins

24:36 Surviving the Santa Cruz Mountains

25:09 Close Calls and Hypothermia

25:26 Desperation and Yelling for Help

26:46 The Search Intensifies

28:07 Challenges of the Burn Scar

30:14 Day 10: A Glimmer of Hope

31:28 The Rescue Operation

34:22 Reunion and Recovery

39:59 Lessons Learned

44:16 Community Support and Reflection

45:49 Conclusion and Gratitude

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REFERENCES:

  • ABC7 News (KGO-TV San Francisco) - Multiple reports, June 2024
  • KSBW Salinas - Video interviews and reports, June 2024
  • Santa Cruz Sentinel - Detailed local coverage, June-July 2024
  • San Lorenzo Valley Post - In-depth feature with family quotes, July 2024
  • The New York Times / Seattle Times - Feature story, June 2024
  • CNN - National coverage, June 2024
  • CBS News - National coverage, June 2024
  • NBC News - National coverage, June 2024
  • GearJunkie / The Inertia - Investigative analysis by Evan Quarnstrom, July 2024
  • Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office - Official statements and social media posts
  • Cal Fire CZU - Official statements
  • Boulder Creek Fire Department - Official statements


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