Overdue camper found alive near closed South Breitenbush Trail in Marion County
John Nelson, 68, was found alive after being reported overdue from a camping trip in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness near Russell Lake. Rescuers located ...
John Nelson, 68, was found alive after being reported overdue from a camping trip in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness near Russell Lake. Rescuers located him in a deep drainage near the South Breitenbush Trail, which has been closed since the 2020 wildfires. Due to rugged terrain and his condition, he was airlifted by an Oregon Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter. Over 100 volunteers and multiple agencies participated in the search.