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Originally published June 9, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified June 9, 2008 at 11:32 AM

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Missing hiker rescued on Mount Hood

Clacakams County authorities say a Coast Guard helicopter picked up a missing hiker to ensure he is physically OK after spending the night...

The Associated Press

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — Clacakams County authorities say a Coast Guard helicopter picked up a missing hiker to ensure he is physically OK after spending the night on Mount Hood.

On Sunday afternoon, the 33-year-old Portland man began hiking the Hunchback Mountain Trail on Mount Hood.

He contacted the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Sunday evening on his cellular phone saying he was lost and in need of assistance.

He was found early this morning before 5 a.m. The lost hiker was equipped with a cellular telephone but not much else. He had little water; no flashlight; and was only wearing a T-Shirt, shorts and hiking boots.

He had a light fleece jacket and was standing in snow when he called for help.

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