Search and rescue crews on Friday afternoon found a missing hiker in the Willamette National Forest after he called 911 to say he was lost near Detroit the day before, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Robert Campbell, 50, was located around 2:30 p.m. by search and rescue teams along the Pacific Crest Trail. Searchers used fresh footprints in the snow as clues to find him.

Campbell has been hiking the trail since May, beginning his journey near the border with Mexico and traveling more than 2,000 miles since. He told authorities he lost the trail due to blizzard-like conditions Thursday.

Campbell called 911 Thursday saying he was lost, according to deputies. Search and rescue teams responded shortly after the call and continued searching until after midnight. The search was called off for the night and began anew Friday morning.

By the time Campbell was found Friday, he'd lost some hiking equipment because of the rough weather and didn't have any food. Medics examined him, but he declined further treatment, deputies said. Deputies brought him to a Detroit motel to stay the night free of charge to recover.

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