Troopers and EMS respond to 'Into the Wild' bus victim

The Alaska State Troopers responded to a call for help from hikers stranded near the “Into The Wild” bus on Stampede Road on Wednesday morning.  A 22 year old man from Spain reported to troopers that his hiking companion was stranded on the west side of the Teklanika River along Stampede Road while returning from a hike to visit the now-infamous bus.  The hiking companion, Philip Brian Shoup, age 53, of Tennessee was also reported to have a medical condition.

Dan Sanz, of Spain reported that he, Shoup and another hiker, Carlos Vilaro of Spain, hiked to the bus on August 11^th.  The river was passable for Sanz, but not in attempts for Shoup.  They remained at the river until the 17^th, when Sanz decided to go for help.

Vilaro remained with Shoup.  A helicopter was dispatched to retrieve the men.

Megan Peters, Trooper spokesperson, said all three received medical evaluation.  She said Shoup was not in the physical shape required for  a strenuous hike. Medics suggested Shoup go to the hospital but he declined further medical attention. The other 2 men did not required medical attention.

Era Aviation, the Tri-Valley Fire Department and EMS and Troopers were involved in the evacuation.