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Authorities Find Missing Hiker in Sequoia National Park

Authorities have found the hiker who went missing in California’s Sequoia National Park.

The parks' helicopter spotted 49-year-old Edward Newbegin hiking towards Mineral King on the Franklin Lakes Trail. 

Park rangers made contact with Newbegin and have confirmed he was uninjured and escorted him out of the wilderness to reunite with his family. 

"We're very glad to be able to report that the missing hiker was found alive and uninjured," said Incident Commander David Fox. "There are extra hazards in the mountains at this time of year. We ask that our hikers take extra precautions and check extended forecasts before they leave for the wilderness." 

Newbegin became separated from a group of hikers last Wednesday in the lower Big Arroyo area of the park, which is located in the Sierra Nevadas.

The park is no advising hikers to stay together, stick to their planned itinerary and let someone know when they return from their trip. 

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