Andrew Barber

📍 Location

📝 Description

Andrew Barber, a 39-year-old male, was reported missing on July 31, 2025, and was found alive on August 8, 2025, after spending nine days in a remote wilderness area in British Columbia’s Cariboo region, north of Williams Lake. He survived by drinking pond water and foraging for food, building a mud-and-stick shelter, and spelling out 'Help' with rocks and mud to aid rescuers. His truck had been spotted by a police helicopter near McLeese Lake, and he was located not far from it, with an injured right leg and severe dehydration. He was airlifted to Cariboo Memorial Hospital for treatment and later released; authorities indicated he is doing well and credit the extensive search-and-rescue effort and his wilderness skills for the positive outcome.

🔍 Circumstances

Missing July 31, 2025. A police helicopter located his truck on a forest service road past McLeese Lake; Barber was found in the nearby boggy wilderness not far from his truck. He had constructed a shelter from mud and sticks and had carved or arranged signals (e.g., 'Help') to aid rescuers. He was severely dehydrated with a leg injury and was transported by air to Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

👤 Physical Description

39-year-old male. No further detailed physical description publicly reported beyond age and basic condition at rescue (severely dehydrated with a leg injury).

ℹ️ Additional Details

Rescue involved RCMP, Quesnel Search & Rescue, PEP Air, and BC Emergency Health Services. Barber was initially found by a helicopter and then located near his improvised shelter; he was later released from Cariboo Memorial Hospital and is reported to be recovering well.

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