Overview

• The 36-year-old California participant left a base camp around 5 p.m. Friday to look for water and did not return, prompting an overnight search by hosts.
• Michigan State Police were notified around 5 a.m. Saturday and deployed canine units, ground teams and the Trooper 6 helicopter in debris-strewn terrain left by a severe ice storm.
• The helicopter crew spotted her around 10:40 a.m. in a swampy section using onboard cameras and directed responders who walked her out.
• Emergency medical personnel evaluated her at the scene and released her with no serious injuries after a cold, rainy night in the woods.
• Authorities have not identified the woman or the contest hosts, while police shared aerial footage of the discovery and escort out.