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Hiking Fireman Lost In California Wilderness

birddrops — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 22:48:28 GMT

Chased after his dog in bare feet Friday, hasn't been seen since. I have been following this closely. Anyone else?

His name is Michael Herdman, 36, firefighter for Arcadia, Ca. I sure hope they find him TODAY.

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stilltamn8r — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:07:50 GMT

My hometown...very scary, it's been a long week.....

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NoelSeven — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:16:06 GMT

I'm hoping your weather isn't too hot and he won't have to deal with temp extremes.

A nine year old girl was lost in the forest up here overnight and was found OK.

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MomOf4 — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:34:26 GMT

On 6/19/2014 NoelSeven said:
I'm hoping your weather isn't too hot and he won't have to deal with temp extremes.

A nine year old girl was lost in the forest up here overnight and was found OK.

Hi Noel, the weather has been warm but not blistering hot. Night has been in the 50s, so survivable but it's been almost a week and today they are going all out to find him.

Really praying for this guy and hoping his survival skills are keeping him safe.

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scotttie — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:34:47 GMT

I have seen this on the news . Yikes. I hope he is found okay.

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NoelSeven — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:36:49 GMT

On 6/19/2014 MomOf4 said:
On 6/19/2014 NoelSeven said:
I'm hoping your weather isn't too hot and he won't have to deal with temp extremes.

A nine year old girl was lost in the forest up here overnight and was found OK.

Hi Noel, the weather has been warm but not blistering hot. Night has been in the 50s, so survivable but it's been almost a week and today they are going all out to find him.

Really praying for this guy and hoping his survival skills are keeping him safe.

I hope so, too, Mom! Our news has been following the story up here.

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MomOf4 — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:46:29 GMT

They just announced they found his dog but it immediately escaped again. No sign of the fireman but they are using drones to try to spot him.

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MomOf4 — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:47:19 GMT

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birddrops — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:50:58 GMT

On 6/19/2014 stilltamn8r said: My hometown...very scary, it's been a long week.....

Tam, are you still in the area? Do you know if there are perhaps abandoned mines, hidden away pot farms/meth labs in this area?

They thought they may have seen the dog yesterday. I saw pics of the terrain. So rough with rocks the size of a small car. I heard a rescuer today was bitten by a rattlesnake and had to be airlifted out. I sure hope they find him today. I really thought today would be the day.

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birddrops — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:53:07 GMT

On 6/19/2014 MomOf4 said:
They just announced they found his dog but it immediately escaped again. No sign of the fireman but they are using drones to try to spot him.

Oh that is good news that they saw him again!

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MaRina — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:53:35 GMT

MOMOF4 thanks for posting his picture. I hope he is found soon.

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Dell1 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:01:25 GMT

I know we all love our pets but it is hard for me to wrap my head around a fireman running after his dog barefoot. Not saying he didn't, just saying not the wisest thing to do. Surely he knew survival training in the wilderness area. I pray and wish the best for him.

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MomOf4 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:35:04 GMT

On 6/19/2014 serenna said:
MOMOF4 thanks for posting his picture. I hope he is found soon.

You're welcome serenna. I hope he is found safe and sound soon too.

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missy1 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:40:05 GMT

On 6/19/2014 Dell said:
I know we all love our pets but it is hard for me to wrap my head around a fireman running after his dog barefoot. Not saying he didn't, just saying not the wisest thing to do. Surely he knew survival training in the wilderness area. I pray and wish the best for him.

Maybe him and his buddy were drinking or smoking. Wasn't aware.

I hope he is found. I read a rescuer got bit by a rattlesnake.

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Lindsays Grandma — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:47:01 GMT

There is the possibility that he fell from a cliff which makes finding him extremely difficult. I'm praying that didn't happen and they will find him safe and sound.

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ROMARY — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:18:06 GMT

Maybe the dog is trying to lead the rescuers to him.

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birddrops — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:23:53 GMT

On 6/19/2014 missyw1 said:
On 6/19/2014 Dell said:
I know we all love our pets but it is hard for me to wrap my head around a fireman running after his dog barefoot. Not saying he didn't, just saying not the wisest thing to do. Surely he knew survival training in the wilderness area. I pray and wish the best for him.

Maybe him and his buddy were drinking or smoking. Wasn't aware.

I hope he is found. I read a rescuer got bit by a rattlesnake.

I've read he is a totally healthy guy, good diet, no smoking or drinking.

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missy1 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:28:49 GMT

On 6/19/2014 birddrops said:
On 6/19/2014 missyw1 said:
On 6/19/2014 Dell said:
I know we all love our pets but it is hard for me to wrap my head around a fireman running after his dog barefoot. Not saying he didn't, just saying not the wisest thing to do. Surely he knew survival training in the wilderness area. I pray and wish the best for him.

Maybe him and his buddy were drinking or smoking. Wasn't aware.

I hope he is found. I read a rescuer got bit by a rattlesnake.

I've read he is a totally healthy guy, good diet, no smoking or drinking.

I don't know . He was camping with a buddy, having fun. His dog must have bolted after something, and he just ran with no shoes.

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bikerbabe — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:33:56 GMT

Follow the dog!

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stilltamn8r — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:42:19 GMT

On 6/19/2014 birddrops said:
On 6/19/2014 stilltamn8r said: My hometown...very scary, it's been a long week.....

Tam, are you still in the area? Do you know if there are perhaps abandoned mines, hidden away pot farms/meth labs in this area?

They thought they may have seen the dog yesterday. I saw pics of the terrain. So rough with rocks the size of a small car. I heard a rescuer today was bitten by a rattlesnake and had to be airlifted out. I sure hope they find him today. I really thought today would be the day.

He wasn't hiking here . He is quite a ways away from the San Gabriel mountains, which are our local ones....