US Veteran Rescued by Son After Four Days Lost in Arizona Wilderness
Mark Young, a 76-year-old Vietnam War veteran, was rescued by his son after being lost in the Arizona wilderness for four days. Young had embarked on a solo hiking and camping trip in the rugged backcountry of Yavapai County but became disoriented when his GPS lost signal. His family reported him missing when he failed to show up for a planned dinner. Search crews, including his seven children, combed the area, eventually finding his rented car but not Young himself. Young survived by relying on his military survival training, using a compass, water purification pills, and lighters. He faced challenges such as dehydration and encounters with wildlife, including a rattlesnake. His son, Josh, located him using a satellite phone to inform searchers, leading to a helicopter rescue. 
