UPDATED: Search for Chena Hot Springs Hiker End Successfully

UPDATED: Search for Chena Hot Springs Hiker End Successfully

Update: The search for Balko, the missing hiker came to a successful conclusion at 6:28 pm, Monday, when aerial searchers spotted a makeshift flag. After re-fueling, the AST helicopter returned to the scene, retrieved Balko and transported him to the Chena Hot Springs Resort.  Original Story: “WSAR, AST with an ASTAR helicopter, and University of Alaska […]