70-year-old hiker lost for nearly a week on remote Lake Superior island is rescued
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Last updated: September 15, 2026
A 70-year-old hiker, Craig Berg, was successfully rescued after being lost for nearly a week on Isle Royale, a remote island in Lake Superior. He was found alive and alert.
- The hiker, identified as Craig Berg, had been missing on Isle Royale.
- Michigan State Police Lieutenant Ben Eckola expressed gratitude for Berg being found safely.
- Berg was reported as alive and alert upon his discovery.
- Isle Royale is described as a remote island located in Lake Superior.
- The duration of Berg's disappearance was nearly a week.
