HeraldReviewMedia's video: 32-year-old hiker rescued from Huachuca Mountains

Good morning, it’s Wednesday February 3rd and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more.  Today - A 32-year-old barefoot hiker was rescued from the Huachuca Mountains recently, after the wind and snow collapsed his tent. We’re also excited to announce that the Daily Chirp will now be releasing new episodes every weekday! Before we begin, some local history. Schieffelin Hall is a building from the American Old West in Tombstone. It’s the largest standing adobe structure in the United States southwest. It was built in 1881 by Albert Schieffelin, brother of Tombstone founder Ed Schieffelin as an opera house, theater, recital hall, and a meeting place. Today’s history is brought to you by Benson Hospital. Benson Hospital’s comprehensive rehabilitation team strives to get you back on your feet and improve your lifestyle. Offering Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. For more information visit bensonhospital.org or call 520-586-2262.  Now, our feature story.  A 32-year-old barefoot hiker was rescued from the Huachuca Mountains late Tuesday after the wind and snow collapsed his tent. James Brady was suffering with hypothermia, exposure and frostbite when he was hoisted into a helicopter operated by the CBP’s Air and Marine Operations crew. That morning, Brady’s tent broke down and he discovered that his boots had frozen overnight. He called his brother with his cell phone and the sibling called the Sheriff’s Office. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team went looking for Brady and soon called the Arizona Department of Public Safety for a chopper. According to the Search and Rescue team’s Facebook page, the helicopter was dispatched, but as it got closer, it couldn’t make the rescue. Requests then went out to the US Air Force 943rd Rescue Squadron and US Customs Air and Marine, both located at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson. The CBP’s Air and Marine dispatched a Black Hawk that dropped a hoist 150 feet down into the mountains. Brady was taken to Montezuma’s Pass where Search and Rescue medical personnel were waiting to warm him up. Then, the Black Hawk crew went back and retrieved the Search and Rescue teams that had attempted to help.  Cochise County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Carol Capas noted that fortunately, this hiker was able to have cell phone service so he could call for help. She also stressed that preparedness is the key for anyone embarking on a hike, whether it’s in the heat or cold.  We’d also like to wish Kelsey Laggan, our multimedia sales manager a very happy birthday today! Thank you for everything you do! Now, a quick update on our local sports teams. Brought to you by ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. Voted Best of Cochise County 2020, ApexNetwork provides exceptional care to the Sierra Vista and Benson communities. Choose ApexNetwork for all of your physical therapy needs. To learn more, go to ApexNetworkPT.com. Progress comes in small steps for the Willcox Cowboy basketball varsity team, who opened the season with a 2-2 record after winning just three all of last season. The Cowboys defeated Blue Ridge 57-50 and Patagonia 40-32, bookended by a 71-40 loss to Benson Friday and a season-opening 76-57 loss at Miami on January 20th.