Cpl. Madonna Saunderson stated, 'Finding Sam alive is the absolute best outcome. After all the time he was missing, it was feared that this was would not be the outcome.' This sentiment captures the relief and joy of the authorities involved in the search.
Benastick described his harrowing experience, revealing, 'I stayed in my car for a couple of days before walking to a creek on the mountainside, where I camped for about 10 to 15 days. I later built a shelter in a dried-out creek bed.' His resourcefulness is a testament to human survival instincts.
The local inn manager, Mike Reid, recounted, 'Benastick had cut up his sleeping bag to wrap around his legs for warmth and was supporting himself with two walking sticks when he approached the two workers who found him.' This highlights both his dire situation and ingenuity in the face of extreme hardship.
After being found nearly collapsed from weakness, it was reported that Benastick was taken to a hospital to recover. The process of locating missing people in such difficult terrains is complex and requires collaborative effort, as reflected in the extensive search operations they undertook.
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