Missing Hiker Found Alive in Kentucky's Red River Gorge After 2-Week Search

A hiker, Scott Hern, 48, was rescued by the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team on July 20, 2024, after being missing for two weeks in Kentucky's Red River Gorge. The rescue came after extensive search efforts and a grim outlook on his chances of survival.

Discovery of the Missing Hiker

After days of intense searching, the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team located Scott Hern in the rugged terrain of Red River Gorge. The team had been scouring the area since his disappearance, and the discovery brought a glimmer of hope to what had been a desperate search.