How an Ex-Marine’s Hike with His Family Turned into a Shocking, Two-Day Rescue Mission

Wandering Off into Unknown Territory

Since Utsey is a former U.S. Marine, it’s not surprising that his preteen daughter clearly has the genes of a leader and an adventurer. But even though the hiking trails are usually easy to navigate, they are still in the woods, and it’s vital for groups to stay together.

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Utsey lost track of his daughter when she rushed ahead of him and turned the corner. He quickly realized how easily his daughter could get lost in the wilderness and called out her name with his sonorous Marine cry, hoping she would hear him and return to the group.

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