SEARCH INTENSIFIES FOR BROOKLYN HIKER ON MT. HOOD

This from New York 1:

The effort to find a Brooklyn hiker and two friends on Mount Hood in Oregon could intensify today if the weather breaks.

Rescuers are hoping for better conditions which will let them
search higher elevations. A National Guard helicopter with infrared
devices that can sense body heat has been circling the mountain. Other
helicopters are being brought in today to take rescuers closer to the
summit.

The group left behind a note saying they are equipped with fuel,
food, ropes, a shovel and insulated clothes, but they have not been
seen alive since last weekend.

A cell phone signal was picked up on Tuesday. Kelly James told his
family he was stuck in a snow cave and that New York trial lawyer Jerry
"Nikko" Cooke and Brian Hall went searching for help.

 

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