People Who Have Been Lost In The Wilderness And Lived To Tell Their Tales

Edward Rosenthal Wrote His Goodbyes On His Hat Before He Was Rescued

Photo Credits: Backpacker Magazine

In 2010, 64-year-old Edward Rosenthal had set out in Joshua Tree National Park for a solo day hike. While returning to his car at the beginning of the trail, he accidentally took a wrong turn and found himself completely lost. He was stuck in the scorching Joshua Tree desert for six days and walked a total of 24 miles trying to find his way back. He eventually found a small canyon where he sat down, only moving to stay shaded, writing his goodbyes on the bill of his hat. Luckily, a helicopter flew over and saw him and he was rescued.