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KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA


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    Laurie Ann March
    Member

    @laurie_ann

    Locale: Ontario, Canada

    That's awesome… glad he is safe and sound!!!

    #1498641
    Rick Cheehy
    Member

    @kilgoretrout2317

    Locale: Virginia

    One of us got lost today
    on that trail that never ends
    one of us has lost his way
    between the blazes and the bends
    the trees stood silently
    and the laurels bloomed
    the river rambled lazily
    in the springs
    sneezy baby blooms

    a black bear sees him wander by
    the deer look fast, and scatter
    an owl knows he's passing by
    and the squirrels all chatter

    all of us, we hold our breath
    for but the grace of Terra
    it could be us,any of the clan
    that wander in the past
    out all alone in danger

    one of us has found his way today
    back to the loving arms of friends
    one of us has found his way
    and soon will hike again

    #1498647
    Miguel Arboleda
    BPL Member

    @butuki

    Locale: Kanto Plain, Japan

    Thank goodness! What wonderful news! I must say it's been frustrating being so far away (Japan) and feeling like there was nothing I could do.

    Great that Ken is safe, that he walked out on his own, and that he was resourceful and knowledgeable enough to set that fire.

    Great seeing all the outpouring of goodwill and help from so many people (including MANY people outside the US! Believe it or not, people outside the US also care about others and do what they can to help!). It really shows what people around the world really are like, that there are far more people of goodwill than crazies and monsters.

    Amazed by the power of the internet. Truly awesome. The news spread around the world like wildfire.

    #1498648
    Phil Barton
    BPL Member

    @flyfast

    Locale: Oklahoma

    This is great news. Welcome home Ken!

    #1498649
    Robert Hausam
    BPL Member

    @rhausam

    Locale: Central Missouri

    I'm also praising God for Ken's safe return! It appears that he did the right things, and from the photo he appears to be in pretty good condition. Absolutely wonderful!

    Rob

    #1498650
    ERIC WELSH
    BPL Member

    @g7

    Locale: WYOMING OR INDIANA

    Well done, Ken. I am eager to hear the story . . .

    #1498652
    P. P.
    Member

    @toesnorth

    Locale: PNW

    I've been following the story since it first broke and I am so glad and relieved!
    Welcome home, Ken! I look forward to reading your story. I have always preferred a happy ending. :-)

    #1498653
    KYLE PARKER
    Member

    @swiggydiggmail-com

    Locale: Mid-Atlantic

    Ken, I've never met you, but have listened to all of your podcasts and feel like I know you through them. I said my prayers for you and am very glad you made it out ok. Your adventure reminded me of Don Fendler's ordeal on Katahdin in the late 1930's, you would probably like his book, Lost On A Mountain In Maine.

    #1498656
    Alan Lindsey
    Member

    @cobaltspider

    Ken, glad to hear you made it out. You are a trooper and I wish you a speedy recovery!

    #1498658
    Jeff Antig
    Member

    @antig

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I've been checking the updates frantically. Right before I clicked the link to check it again, I was saying "if they still don't find him, I'm going to go on a cursing rampage". Thank goodness!

    #1498666
    Pamela Wyant
    Member

    @riverrunner

    I'm so happy to hear Ken has been found. Actually, from the sound of it, I guess I should say that I am happy to hear he found his way out.

    I look forward to hearing the whole story once he's up to it.

    #1498670
    Misfit Mystic
    Member

    @cooldrip

    Locale: "Grand Canyon of the East"

    This is great news! Glad Ken is safe, and it is further testament to value of experience and staying calm. Here's wishing you a speedy return to the trails! A community's prayer is answered! HALLELUJAH!

    #1498682
    Einstein X
    BPL Member

    @einsteinx

    Locale: The Netherlands

    I'm happy you're safe and warm again Ken. I hope our trails will one day cross again.

    Cheers Eins

    #1498684
    Hendrik Morkel
    BPL Member

    @skullmonkey

    Locale: Finland

    Glad to hear you made it out alive, Ken. And looking forward to the Trip Report and items found most useful ;)

    #1498688
    Miguel Arboleda
    BPL Member

    @butuki

    Locale: Kanto Plain, Japan

    I bet Ken's embarrassed as can be! Hee! Hee!

    (meaning: all the comments and concern pouring in is going to be hard to deal with!)

    #1498690
    Jamie Shortt
    BPL Member

    @jshortt

    Locale: North Carolina

    Ken, We are all so glad to hear of your safe return and eagerly wait your story.

    You are inspirational!

    Jamie

    #1498693
    Jim Colten
    BPL Member

    @jcolten

    Locale: MN

    Wonderful news!

    #1498696
    Mark Myers
    Member

    @n4kss

    #1498700
    Matt Lutz
    Member

    @citystuckhiker

    Locale: Midwest

    I think it's time to take the red emergency banner off the top…

    #1498704
    Steven Hanlon
    BPL Member

    @asciibaron

    Locale: Mid Atlantic

    So glad to hear that Ken is safe and sound. This has made my day.

    Welcome back Ken.

    #1498706
    Matt Lutz
    Member

    @citystuckhiker

    Locale: Midwest

    As I expected, the nasty comments are starting to come in.

    http://tinyurl.com/dh2g9u

    If the link does not work for you, try the Lynchburg New and Advance's site, http://www.newsadvance.com. The comments are on the story headlined "Missing AT Hiker Found."

    #1498707
    t.darrah
    BPL Member

    @thomdarrah

    Locale: Southern Oregon

    After much worry, many prayers and a large outpouring of effort by many the outcome was positive, this time.

    What can be done by/for Ken to help eliminate or reduce the risk of a recurrence. Is there such a thing as a trail trained seeing eye dog? I, for one, would be willing to contribute to such a cause in an effort to see Ken remain safely active within the hiking community.

    I do not intend this as being critical or judgemental of the situation. It is obvious by the number of postings on this site alone that Ken is well thought of and respected. I'm being sincere in asking what, if anything, could be done to provide a greater level of safety on future adventures.

    Would an electronic device such as a SPOT (Satellite Personal Tracker) or a ACR Personal Locator Beacon be a user friendly option for those visually impaired?

    #1498708
    Matt Lutz
    Member

    @citystuckhiker

    Locale: Midwest

    I'm reserving any comments on cause and future hikes until more facts come out from those involved.

    #1498714
    j tomais
    Member

    @jtomais

    Isn't it nice that your mag is now famous because your editor got lost? Ha! How much money did it cost to find your editor? I know, I am supposed to think courageous, but seems more like irresponsible.

    #1498715
    Nate Meinzer
    Member

    @rezniem

    Locale: San Francisco

    Deleted my comment. Not worth it. Glad Ken's great. Didn't realize that was him moderating all those podcasts I listened to on the way to work.

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