Hiker weathers storm alone on Mount Shavano in Chaffee County, Colorado, after his co-workers left him behind during an office retreat.
An injured Colorado man weathered a storm and survived a night alone on a mountain after his co-workers left him behind during an office retreat, rescue officials said Sunday.The man was part of a group of 15 co-workers who had set off to summit Mount Shavano on Friday, the Chaffee County Search and Rescue South said.
Shortly after sending the message, however, a strong storm pummeled the area with freezing rain and high winds, officials said.The storm disoriented the man further and cut off his cell service.Search and rescuers received the call about the overdue hiker at 9 p.m., responding with two hasty teams and a drone pilot. Crews worked throughout the night, but high winds and freezing rain prevented them from reaching the summit.
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