At 1524 hours the Team was called to assist a 68-year-old backpacker who had become separated from his hiking partner in the Marie Lakes area. The subject had mobile phone service, and called 911 for assistance. The subject’s location was determined by his mobile phone, and he agreed to remain where he was pending the Team’s arrival.

A field team of 2 members hiked up the Rush Creek Trail with the anticipation of being picked up by a Seahawk from Lemoore Naval Air Station at Gem Lake. The helicopter crew elected to proceed directly to the subject location, extract him, and fly him back to Lemoore. The field team returned to base, and the call was terminated at 2203 hours.

IC: Belcher Ops Leader: Thompson Responders: Kelly, Evans