Coast Guard Rescues Blind Hiker and Guide Dog from Oregon Trail

The pair were stranded for days due to extreme heat and lack of cellphone service, necessitating an airlift.

A 55-year-old blind hiker and his guide dog were rescued by the US Coast Guard from the Rogue River Trail in Oregon.
The hiker began showing symptoms of heat exhaustion after several days on the trail, prompting his friend to seek help.
Due to the remote location and lack of cellphone service, rescue crews were delayed until the friend reached authorities.
A Bureau of Land Management ranger and deputies hiked six miles to locate the hiker before the Coast Guard airlifted him.
The hiker's decision to stay put was crucial for the successful rescue.