Canadian Hiker Miraculously Survives 50 Days in Wilderness

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A 20-year-old hiker, Sam Benastick, was found alive after surviving over five weeks in the Canadian wilderness. He was discovered by two men in British Columbia, using sticks for support and wrapped in a sleeping bag for warmth. Despite a halted search-and-rescue operation, Benastick managed to survive harsh conditions by living in his car and camping near a creek. He is now recovering in a hospital, suffering from frostbite and smoke inhalation.
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