As the rescuers approached Madeline Connelly called out, “Are you looking for me?” and they replied, “The whole world’s looking for you!”
Just goes to show that even a short hike can turn into a life or death struggle if you are unprepared. Be smart, be safe, remember this story next time you venture into the backcountry:
Here’s footage from the heli rescue:
Here’s an interview with Madeline shortly after she was rescued: