BLOODY BASIN, AZ — After a three-day search involving rescue teams from across central and northern Arizona, a 76-year-old man is safe after getting lost in Yavapai County’s backcountry.
Friday, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office received a call that Mark Eric Young did not return from a camping trip off Forest Roads 269 and 16A.
Hear from Young on how he ended up lost in the wilderness in the video player below.
76-year-old man missing for days in AZ wilderness speaks out
The 24/7 rescue mission included deputies, specialized search-and-rescue teams from Yavapai, Maricopa, and Coconino counties, family members, and local ranchers.
Young’s son heard his calls for help in a remote and rugged area, leading to his rescue.
The sheriff’s office said he is expected to recover.
