Missing man on Isle Royale found
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ISLE ROYALE – A missing hiker on Isle Royale was found alive on Saturday. According to the Isle Royale National Park Facebook page, Craig Berg is alive and alert after being found by backpackers.
On Friday, the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office confirmed it joined in the search for the downstate Royal Oak man who was reported missing after a solo hiking trip to Isle Royale National Park, Sheriff Curt Pennala told the Daily Mining Gazette.
According to media reports, Bert’s son Evan said his father was in “rough shape, but he’s okay.” He said his father asked for food and water and the family appreciates all the support they’ve had on social media. “We’re just so grateful,” the younger Berg told reporters in a telephone interview.
On Friday, Pennala told the Gazette, "We have personnel who have been deployed to support the operation. I know the Michigan State Police also has a search and rescue team that has been flown out there and they're supporting the operation as well. The Michigan DNR also has members out there searching."
On Thursday, the Duluth, MN website Northern News Now, reported the National Park Service confirmed that a search was underway for Berg, who had had been reported missing on Sept. 6. The website reported that Berg was scheduled to depart on Ranger III on Saturday, September 5. A report was made by the family the following day he did not come home as planned.
On its’ Facebook Page prior to the man being found, Isle Royale National Park thanked all who assisted with search efforts: Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Michigan State Police (Special Operations Division and Keweenaw County Deputies); US Coast Guard Station Portage, Michigan; No One Left Behind Canine Search & Rescue, Wisconsin; and Minnesota State Patrol Aviation Resources.
The park said, “search operations included repeated foot patrols, aviation overflights, and drone use. Ordinarily, aircraft are allowed only in certain park areas and drones are prohibited; however, during emergencies aircraft and drones are granted special operational approval. Thank you to all who have provided information to park staff.”
The Gazette will update this story as information becomes available.