91-year-old hunter rescued from Big Cypress National Preserve by FWC

A 91-year-old hunter was rescued from Big Cypress National Preserve on Monday after getting separated from his hunting partner.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials say the men were hunting hogs about two miles north north-west of Oasis Visitor Center off Tamiami Trail Road when they became separated.

The man had been missing for several hours when his hunting partner contacted FWC for help. They say the missing man had no cell phone battery and limited water.

FWC says they were able to find the man at 6 p.m. on Monday after he had been in the preserve for more than eight hours.

The man was airlifted back to the visitor center, where he was checked by EMS. The 91-year-old hunter only suffered minor scratches, cuts, and mild dehydration.