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Motorcyclist Survives Five Days in Idaho Wilderness After Crash

Zachary DeMoss, 24, sustained severe injuries and drank creek water to stay alive until rescued by a family friend.

Zachary Demoss, in an undated photo shared by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office.
Greg Common found Zachary DeMoss - who had been missing for five days after a motorcycle accident. DeMoss' bike was pulled out of the trees after he was rescued.
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Overview

  • DeMoss crashed his motorcycle on August 11 and was found on August 16 near Lost Creek Campground.
  • He survived by drinking water from a creek using his leather jacket to collect it.
  • Search efforts by authorities were scaled back, but family and friends continued to look for him.
  • Greg Common, a family friend, ultimately found DeMoss and alerted emergency services using a satellite device.
  • DeMoss is now recovering from multiple injuries, including broken bones and a collapsed lung.