Hiker rescued after surviving on berries for two weeks
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A 23-year-old hiker was rescued after being missing for two weeks in a remote part of Australia. The hiker, who survived by eating muesli bars discarded by other hikers and foraging for berries around the mountains, was found in surprisingly good health—alert, communicative, and without serious injuries. His ability to survive 13 days with such limited resources demonstrates his resilience and highlights the importance of simple foods like muesli bars and berries in survival situations. The rescue operation involved local teams and volunteers, ultimately leading to the hiker’s safe return.
Source
Bvenura, C., & Sivakumar, D. (2017). The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.), 99(Pt 1), 15–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2017.06.046
Additional Reading
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/08/australia-hiker-hadi-nazari-missing-kosciuszko/