Alberni Valley Search and Rescue members were combing the Roger Creek trails early Wednesday morning, after a hiker had become separated from their group the day before.
Ten rescue squad members responded and formed three teams to search the area, travelling along the river, within trails, and via UTV.
Search manager Dave Paulsen said the hiker was found at approximately 4:15am in an area where searchers have located other lost hikers in the last 8 months.
The hiker showed signs of mild hypothermia and was obviously unprepared for emergency or travel in the area.
Paulsen said people should use caution in the Roger Creek trails, as there is heavy trail braiding and it is easy to become disoriented in changing light and weather.
He said no one expects to be in trouble outdoors, but planning and safety can be the difference between making it home or becoming a statistic.
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