Abandoned Hiker Rescued in Grand Canyon: Friends Leave Him Behind

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An injured hiker in the Grand Canyon was left behind by his friends, prompting a rescue operation. The hiker, who had fallen and suffered a shoulder injury, was located using the emergency satellite feature on an Apple device. Search and rescue crews had to navigate difficult terrain to reach the hiker and transport him to a hospital for medical evaluation. The hiker's friends confirmed the emergency call but left him behind before help arrived. Authorities urge people to never leave someone behind and to ensure they are rescued before continuing their journey.
- Injured hiker rescued in Grand Canyon was left behind by friends, rescuers say CBS News
- Injured Grand Canyon hiker, 63, saved after friends abandoned him to continue backpacking Fox News
- Here's how to avoid hiking injuries in a group out in the Arizona wild The Arizona Republic
- Man with traumatic injury rescued after friends left him alone in Grand Canyon, officials say KKTV
- Group leaves injured hiker behind to continue on backpacking trip, Arizona rescuers say Sacramento Bee
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