Robert Schock, a 39-year-old musician and ultramarathoner from Blaine, Washington, was found alive on August 30, 2024, after spending nearly a month lost in the rugged wilderness of the North Cascades National Park. He was reported missing on July 31, 2024, after setting out on a day-long, 20-mile run along the Chilliwack River with his dog, Freddy.
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Here are the key details of his survival and rescue:
The Ordeal: Schock was largely unprepared for a long-term stay, carrying minimal, if any, survival gear, and wearing only shorts and no shirt. He survived for 30 days by consuming berries and, reportedly, mushrooms he identified, while battling intense cold and, eventually, severe dysentery.
The Disappearance: After his cell phone died on the second day, he attempted to send his dog, Freddy, home. The dog was found safe earlier in August, which prompted the search for Schock. He later stated that he got lost after investigating a trail that had been destroyed by previous wildfires, which was not on his map.
The Rescue: On August 30, a Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA) crew, working on trail maintenance, heard Schock yelling for help near the banks of the Chilliwack River. He was described as being close to death and "immobile" in that spot for roughly two weeks.
Recovery: Schock was airlifted to a hospital and later continued his recovery in Ohio. His mother, Jan Thompson, reported that he suffered from extreme dehydration and malnourishment but was "coherent and seemed in pretty high spirits".
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He stated the experience, which he described as a "miraculous" survival, has taken a significant physical toll on him.
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