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Lost 20-year-old hiker Sam Benastick survived 50 grueling days in British Columbia's harsh wilderness after a routine fishing and hiking trip turned into a fight for survival.
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Through harsh conditions in Redfern-Keily Park's dense forest terrain, Benastick faced extreme temperatures while navigating the unforgiving wilderness.
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Two workers discovered Benastick on November 26, using makeshift walking sticks and wearing a cut-up sleeping bag around his legs for protection.
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Multiple search teams, including Canadian Rangers, scoured the dense forest until late October before operations were temporarily suspended.
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From his car to a creek-side camp, Benastick moved strategically through the wilderness before constructing a shelter in a dried creek bed.
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The Buffalo Inn became command central for Benastick's family, who stayed 20 days while coordinating search efforts with local volunteers.
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Frostbite and smoke inhalation took their toll on the young hiker, who nearly collapsed when spotted on the service road.
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Released from hospital on November 29, Benastick's survival story caught widespread attention across Canadian media.
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"After all the time he was missing, it was feared that this would not be the outcome," stated Cpl Madonna Saunderson of BC RCMP Communications.
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