**Hiker Found Alive After 50 Days in Canadian Wilderness**

After an astounding 50 days lost in the harsh wilderness of Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, British Columbia, Sam Benastick has been miraculously found alive. Authorities announced this heartening development on Wednesday, ending weeks of uncertainty for his family and the dedicated search teams.

Sam Benastick, who embarked on a camping trip in the rugged terrain of Redfern-Keily Provincial Park on October 7, was reported missing on October 19 when he failed to check in with his family. The park, known for its jagged mountains, glaciers, and extreme weather conditions, posed a daunting challenge for both survival and search efforts.

The search for Benastick, which involved police, rescue workers, and his family, spanned weeks. However, as temperatures plummeted below zero Fahrenheit and the threat of avalanches and wildlife loomed, hope of finding him alive began to dwindle. The official search was eventually called off by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

During the initial weeks of the search, Benastick’s family stayed at the Buffalo Inn Pink Mountain, a hotel near the park, where they held nightly meetings in the fireplace room. Michael Reid, the general manager of the hotel, said that the family had checked out before Benastick was found.

Remarkably, over a month after he was reported missing, two men on their way to work encountered Benastick on a trail. Recognizing him, they quickly transported him to a hospital where the police confirmed his identity. According to Northern Health, Benastick is now "doing well" at the hospital, although he has opted not to provide any comments at this time.

The sequence of events leading to Benastick’s disappearance reveals a tale of survival. He initially stayed in his car for several days, later relocating to a creek on a mountainside for 10 to 15 days, and eventually settling in a dried-up creek valley to camp.

Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, a police spokeswoman, expressed immense relief at the outcome, acknowledging that the police had feared a grimmer conclusion after such an extended period. Likewise, Michael Reid described the emotional moment when the hotel staff learned of Benastick's rescue, recounting hugs and tears of joy.

Benastick’s family, still overwhelmed with emotion, plans to visit him in the hospital on their way back home. Their ordeal serves as a testament to the power of hope and the enduring human spirit in the face of the most daunting adversities.