Arizona Hiker Missing for Days Discovered Alive and Rushed to Hospital

A 60-year-old hiker missing in Gold Canyon has been found and is currently receiving medical care.

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) reported that the woman started her hike along the Cloudview trail at around 5 a.m. on Monday but did not return as expected. Her vehicle was located near the trailhead, prompting a search operation by local authorities.

On Tuesday, PCSO confirmed that the hiker had been located and subsequently transported to a hospital. She suffered injuries related to both heat exposure and a fall during her time in the wilderness.

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb commended the efforts of the Search and Rescue teams, citing the importance of their swift response. “Had the victim spent any more time in the desert, we may not have had this positive outcome,” he stated.