Hiker rescued after getting stuck in sand in US national park

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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an experienced traveler They had to be rescued after being stuck in the sand for hours utahArches National Park.

Earlier this month Austin Dirks, who had hiked thousands of miles, was crossing a small valley when he suddenly hit the ground, sinking up to his knees.

Dirk, who was stuck in the sand in -7C for two hours, used a GPS satellite messenger to alert rescue workers to his exact location.

After locating Dirk using a drone, rescuers used ladders, shovels and vehicle traction boards to remove the pedestrian without trapping him.

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