A 70-year-old hiker named Craig Berg was rescued after being missing for a week on Isle Royale, a remote island in Lake Superior, Michigan. Berg was found on Saturday by a team that included backpackers, Michigan state police, and local officials. According to a statement from the Isle Royale National Park’s Facebook page, Berg was discovered injured and suffering from hypothermia, but he is now "alive and alert." A US Coast Guard helicopter crew from Traverse City then transported him to Marquette Regional Airport in Gwinn, Michigan, which is about 140 miles (230 kilometers) away. Berg had gone on a planned nine-day solo backpacking trip on Isle Royale, which is known for its rugged terrain and lack of roads or vehicles. He was expected to return home on September 5 via a ferry, but he did not arrive. His family reported him missing the following day, and search and rescue efforts began on September 6. Initially, crews focused on Rock Harbor, where Berg intended to end his hike, but the search later expanded to other parts of the island, including the Greenstone Ridge trail. A trail camera had captured Berg on August 30, providing a clue about his whereabouts. Berg’s son, Evan, expressed relief and gratitude after the rescue. "He was in rough shape, but he’s okay," Evan said. "He’s able to speak. He asked for food and water. We’re just so grateful, and we couldn’t be more happy and relieved." The National Park Service thanked the many individuals and agencies involved in the search, highlighting the complexity of the operation. Isle Royale is a vast, roadless national park covering 200 square miles of dense boreal forest and rocky ridges. Ground search teams must navigate the island entirely on foot, making rescue efforts challenging. Berg’s successful rescue marks the end of a week-long, multi-agency effort to locate him on this remote and difficult terrain.