Ultra marathon runner finds missing hiker in Idaho backcountry

Jeremy Humphrey put his unique skills to use to find and rescue and a hiker who had not been seen in nearly a week.

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

His intuition took him to her. Listen to your intuition.

[@seviregis7441]

God bless him and his wife who urged him to look. So glad he found her.

[@stormyweather8798]

Oh hek I.was hoping for a romance.

[@Defender78]

well i guess the two of them are going for a dinner.. i guess the wife is okay with that too!

[@1nvisible1]

*Hero.*

[@trinitywright7122]

Praise God

[@zhinka1]

god bless? so you are saying that god got the woman lost on purpose? Orrr more likely.....there is no invisible being that controls what we do

[@OCRay1]

Impressive dude. He talks about a 40 mile day like just a regular cardio day at the gym. Crazy.

[@Ivyrose4]

My step dad runs stuff like this. I will never understood how a body can be pushed to do such a feat.

[@jdstep97]

Raymond Fee - Right. I'm a half-marathoner, but the runners who do ultras are a different breed. They are some truly amazing people.

[@deiterp3912]

@@Ivyrose4 The people who are that extraordinarily talented not only worked incredibly hard for it, but also have the genetics for such activity. A DNA test confirmed my genetics are more aligned with strength/power movements and years of grueling cardio training to no avail has proved it to me lol

[@armandotejeda1384]

@@deiterp3912 It's not so much a talent as it is a genetic advantage. I watched a sports medicine documentary on an ultra-marathoner and basically among other things, these people's muscles are great at flushing lactic acid which is what leads to pain, fatigue and soreness. They are badass people.

[@Stardusted1]

My son is a 100 mile marathon runner. They really are incredible athletes. His training would kill most people.

[@salsanacho]

Dude is a real life super hero, glad he was able to use his unique physical ability to find this lady.

[@22lyric]

Can you imagine being able to save someone's LIFE? All his training and hard work was worth it just for this. If this was the only good thing he did in his life, it's a life well lived, but I have a hunch he's helped people his whole life!

[@Brainhoneywalker]

Yes! That kind of luminous soul shines all the time.

[@ericheine2414]

Maybe this is the dawn of a special Recovery Unit. Imagine a search team with his capabilities.

[@kumstane3845]

I did lots of SAR growing up. Running around is usually not a good idea. You miss signs you might otherwise see and sounds you might otherwise hear. Also you heighten the risk of turning an ankle a lot. No bueno

[@alwaysyouramanda]

But the heart to match?

[@jdstep97]

@@kumstane3845 - People who routinely do ultras do not have these concerns. If you love running, this is nothing. The thing is, though, being able to cover a large area on foot in a quick amount of time. If you're trained and know the area, you may very well NOT miss any signs or sounds. It's about training and covering a large area in a short time. Plus, if you working in a team effort, there's even less a chance that everyone on the team will miss these signs and sounds you mention.

[@SatumainenOlento]

@@jdstep97 Yep! Exactly!

[@SatumainenOlento]

I think that this kind of team would be absolutely amazing!!! Imagine this ultra marathon runners teaming up to save human lives instead of competing against each other (not that I believe them not being friendly to each other). Their nearly super human abilities in full show. Amazing!!!

[@wildlyunrulyadventures3942]

He listened to his intuition and it led him to her. He called it a "spark" inside him but that was his sixth sense, or his minds eye. He literally knew he would find her. It's a shame that most people don't listen to their "inner buddy'. I'm glad he did!

[@dansherwood1043]

Spiritual impression, and he listened and acted on the impression. Awesome!

[@liambenyamin5482]

The sages say God permanently binds together the souls of the survivor and the hero. Before the event, they were made one.

[@Truth1561]

I agree- I think we have all more or less given up listening to our inner voice. I’m pretty sure my sixth sense saved my life ion one occasion, and as much as I felt foolish at the time I’m so thankful that something told me to go with my intuition.

[@SatumainenOlento]

@@Truth1561 Or many times! 😊 It is all the time active and saves us from small and big troubles 😊 It is only when something big and devastating was going to happen and we hesitated first to follow our intuition/6th sense that we notice it. But it is always there! I have had MANY situations where my 6th sense have been warning me. So so many. Now, I think that I have learned my lesson and I follow it ALWAYS. All the best 💕💖💕

[@littlebit914]

💞 we're all connected. thank you for acting on your feeling, for that woman and her family

[@helenpruzan6970]

Thank god he listened to his intuition and didn't just blow it off!!!🥰

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

that intuition gut feeling is actually God Holy Spirit talking to you,whether it urges you onward or it warns you to stop; stay away or run away. PAY ATTENTION to it!!

[@santosdr2]

@@Lauren-vd4qe IT is true. I learned the hard way. by not listening to it. over adn over again. you know trust issues and all that. You have to able to trust your it and your instincts.

[@jinnidog5480]

The world could sure use more like him.

[@onetwocue]

Ultra marathon runners?

[@zarahalora7567]

what about the rest?

[@gmazz0913]

Dont say that, rather say "Im going to be like that".

[@onetwocue]

Could you imagine how the world would be like if we were all ultra marathon runners? How many lives could we save?

[@ChicReal]

God bless Jeremy Humphrey for listening to his instinctual abilities and spiritual discernment to save the missing woman. His selfless act of compassion and bravery is EPIC! He's an incredible HERO!

[@andreamyerson6521]

Id pay to go see the movie ! Thank you for your unselfish sacrifice to go find this lady hiker. Its fantastic that she is alive and doing ok ❤

[@stormyweather8798]

It's on Netflix. Someone here told us the title

[@terryknutson3202]

"unselfish sacrifice??"

[@arc46789]

Selfless is a better word than unselfish.

[@terryknutson3202]

@@arc46789 "selfies?"

[@arc46789]

@@terryknutson3202 what do you mean?

[@DavidGentry-WebDeveloper]

First mistake: Don't hike unfamiliar terrain alone and without a good emergency contact plan. That lady is super lucky.

[@Defender78]

i think alot of people like "getting lost then miraculously found" so they can get conveiniently found and then they'll get 15 mins of fame. OMG dont go hiking in unfamiliae areas!

[@blondie2654]

@@Defender78 I think maybe that happened recently with that one lady but generally, you'd be surprised at how panicked you can get within just a few minutes when you turn around and realize you don't know which direction you came from it literally only takes a few minutes of not concentrating to get lost

[@420WEED69]

@@blondie2654 Soooo point on, I've been lost for a few hours before in thick FOREST. Guess I was lucky also Always travel DOWN NOT UP, Find a stream and follow it down off MOUNTAIN

[@MissMarshall]

First rule is don’t hike alone. That has always been the first rule.

[@blondie2654]

@@MissMarshall even if you're not hiking alone, you walked off to go take a s*** just far enough away and Bam you lost

[@pinkrose5796]

Thank you for caring about another person and using your skills and training to rescue someone plus save her life in the process!! This is a good reminder for those of us that like to hike by ourselves to ALWAYS tell someone where we are going, the route, return time and to bring an emergency beacon/ GPS locator!! A whistle also helps!!!charged phone, etc.

[@Starfish2145]

Seems like the people who get lost never take this advice

[@stormyweather8798]

Rescue normally includes life saving.

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

Why couldn’t she get back to her car? Was her leg hurt?

[@klw8771]

See MIssing Persons 411 & you will hear how often this actually does happen. When someone gets lost on a trail, or confused (by many mysterious means) they cannot find their way back to their car then keep going in circles so stop, take shelter and hope someone will find them. Then if they don’t get found & have no food they panic, get more disoriented & now are exposed to the elements, weather, wildlife & low temperatures. Don’t have to have an injury to be lost & sometimes never found until its too late. You’re spot on PInk Rose about an emerg beacon & GPS & all other recommendations.

[@larrystokes8787]

I’ve known Jeremy for a number of years, he knows the woods here in McCall. I was on that search with the local SAR unit and talked the helicopter in when they lost radio contact with another radio operator who was on that side of the ridge. Jeremy did a good job that day.

[@djborum9014]

Hero! So happy that he saved her.

[@cw4608]

The world needs incredible stories like this! Excellent, wonderful, and caring man and wife!

[@wadeparker8695]

Nice to see the news reporting on something positive👍🏼

[@nancywilliams7997]

Love this story what a wonderful man to do this for her. She was blessed.

[@stormyweather8798]

He's super. Super human.

[@sarah29880]

What a good guy! Something positive for a change.

[@sanansa4567]

there are a lot of positive things happening every day, its just not 'entertaining' enough for the news stations to report on it. That's why I am glad for the internet and video sharing sights where you can search for positive things and not be restricted to only watching your local news station. I live near New York City, so that is why I stopped watching NY TV news, it was just too depressing.

[@whyugotnocase]

This guy is a hero and ultra marathoning is his super power

[@bryanmaccallum6223]

Great work, bro. You are a class act and a hero to boot. Thank you for waking up that day with the burning desire to do something you are a master at. Well done, bud.

[@PACstove]

He's the only guy that can outrun them orcs. A true legend.

[@danielfarrugia3884]

Great story! The icing on the cake for me was that he then drove her car back to town for her. Lifesaver/valet. What a guy!

[@AB-cz4ei]

Persons like this man , gives me hope in humanity, many blessings to him !!

[@sashagarcia6205]

HERO!!! God sent this man what a miracle so lovely and may God bless them all

[@car2029]

He’s a great guy to go look for her & saving her. Thank you for saving her.

[@jbrobertson6052]

Awesome job. It's nice to hear about some good news for a change.

[@karenstahr3225]

Jeffery, thank you for listening to God's call on you to go. Many would not have listened. May God continue to bless and lead you where you are needed!

[@michaelscott1393]

lol "god's call"...

[@BlueBrainMountainStream]

How do you know a god was involved?

[@artraego4511]

The Holy Spirit nudged him to get out of bed. He has been preparing for a time like this. We are All put on this earth for a purpose. This was his. GOD BLESS YOU man for Obeying the Voice of GOD. You Rock BRO.

[@katanyajason3316]

Why is there always someone who has to bring in religion?

[@BlueBrainMountainStream]

How do you know that? And what about the times people go missing and are never found?

[@babawali3021]

@@katanyajason3316 Because many people are religious. (Beats politics!)

[@peterjohnson617]

???????

[@katanyajason3316]

@@babawali3021 Yeah, well I wouldn't be surprised if you'd react differently if people were to start praising Allah all over the comments.

[@charityeddleman4851]

What a SWEETHEART !! Thank you for saving her life !! ♥️🇺🇸♥️

[@ChildOfYAHUUH]

What a phenomenal human. You did a great job, sir. Hats off to you.

[@robertcornelius3514]

But CNN and BLM say White man bad.

[@ChildOfYAHUUH]

@@robertcornelius3514 That's why judgement of each individual is important. Everyone can't be lumped together. There's good and bad in all nations

[@2020girlygirl]

This video should have more views, can’t believe I am just now finding this. This man is a hero. Wow!

[@KayFabe87]

This man personifies the term, hero. He actually saved someone's life. In an era where the media likes to throw around the term, "hero" to describe athletes who make anti-American political statements (when the cameras are rolling, of course), this man selflessly risked his life to save someone else. Well done sir.

[@yvonnemurray5537]

Right time, right place. Plus his “feeling” that he had to go help. That’s the universe speaking….and when it does, you have to listen. Thank goodness he did.

[@davidcruz7319]

This guy gave me some hope in humanity, extremely extremely rare to find people to go this far out of there way to help someone. We need more people like him.

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

Heros! So glad he had the knowledge and skill set, happy his wife had trust in his skills to ask him to look. I've had this "feeling" before. I followed it, I found a missing, elderly dachshund dog in the desert night. Weirdest feeling in the world, but so glad I followed my gut instinct.

[@SatumainenOlento]

Cool that you followed your gut instinct and found that doggy! I know the gut feeling! It is pretty strong when it is about life and death!

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

@@SatumainenOlento It was an awesome find that night.

[@icturner23]

“Being a runner myself, I had to ask ‘What is an ultra marathon runner?’” Um, really?!

[@Proxzima]

she's just a casual lol

[@chrissyboi88b]

Yea she'll be a runner on a treadmill in an climate controlled room not someone who runs through mountains.

[@eelfood]

lol exactly

[@bluetickfreddy101]

Any one who calls themself a “runner” And has to ask whats ……..? Hummmmm?

[@SHurd-rc2go]

Yeah, duh. Could have asked it in a different way.

[@missmustache4207]

He should do this more, like a rescue service, a unusual and amazing talent.

[@suedesignable]

What a wonderful man. God bless him and his abilities!!!

[@gregoryalexander4418]

God bless You saved a life what a story a Hero.!!!!!!

[@spring7643]

This man is a HERO and a GENIUS

[@KPlyf]

With so many people going missing this woman sets out all alone in the woods. David P. has done so much research on missing ones.

[@ashleysovilla2037]

He even has several stories where someone was called to find the person- just like in this case. I’d like to hear more about HOW she got lost and hear her recounting of the events. I wonder if she fits the criteria for a 411 case.

[@truettjohnson7230]

It's good to hear new like this,especially in today's world

[@carolinejurcak2335]

He deserves a medal. What a hero.

[@skirtonbear1]

Now there’s a reason for an athlete to be trained and honored by society. This athlete made the world better, not just for himself! Breaking records does little but entertain and maybe inspire some to get off of the couch and live more healthy. Celebrate his work today for he worked to help another with his talents and skills!!!

[@barbryll8596]

He knew he could find her....awsome he did 👍😁

[@danielwilson9600]

Thank You God for sending this guy! Such a Hero!!

[@MsValley28]

He is awesome! What a hero!

[@brendag5855]

Wow! What an angel 😇 Thank you 🙏 I’m so glad this story has a happy ending 💕🙏😀

[@kimkistler3370]

WOW, Great Job,,your an Awesome person and a hero to this young lady,,Blessings to you both!

[@eliz1866]

God sent him, this was a miracle, God bless this man and the lady who was lost

[@lilysgram5886]

What an incredible man and hero.

[@deadazzz]

"As a runner myself I dOn'T uNdErStAnD wHaT hE DOes"

[@kellykelly7747]

God bless this man and the woman he rescued! Finally a happy ending!!!!!

[@flowerseva]

Perfection in his egoless compassion!♥️🙏♥️

[@itsmiri9]

Ultrarunning skills, that is so awesome. Such a Hero!

[@I_cReAtE_and_YoU_hAtE]

Aww so glad she’s okay and that guy will be blessed❤️🥺😭✨👏🏻

[@ashleysovilla2037]

Amazing that he was able to find and help her. I’d love to know more from her perspective! Sounds like she wasn’t far from her car? What happened? Does she remember getting lost?

[@sherriechandler6582]

Yes i would Ike to know more about her story too. If anyone has any more details on her story please share. And God bless this man for his selfless acts. ❤️

[@SatumainenOlento]

Perhaps she got very lost and thought that it is best for her if ahe just waits for a rescue in an one spot. Often that is given as an advice for lost people. But if nobody is looking for you immediately in the right place...You stay there days and days...

[@rosemarycornwall5162]

Yes, I want to hear more too & I'll pay to read the book / watch the film.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

I would have tried to be out as far in the open, as high on a rock, as possible. But I've never hiked there. Too many stories about lost hikers. Wear RED or ORANGE or YELLOW.

[@cyndifoore7743]

Thank for saving her.

[@feliciaallen9439]

He’s a awesome guy . Thank GOD for showing Mercy!

[@mjm.9082]

Amazing in that huge open space and difficult terrain he was able to find her! He's a hero!!

[@meofcourse2941]

God love the husband/wife who found the missing lady. Please give the lady strength to get well in each day!

[@dianawright8334]

What a Rockstar! Bless You Sir

[@whyyynotttt]

Sometimes we train our whole lives just to be of service to someone in dire need. That's a wild story. This guy is a true hero.

[@waynelkduarte45]

Thank you for your help It is so good to hear this positive story

[@nancyhoward7005]

Hero Mr. Humphreys. It would be an amazing movie. Blessings Laura

[@Gailey379]

Excellent! I like these kind of stories. Humanity at its best.

[@jcaff6963]

Wonderful, thank you for helping this person.

[@mandamorris7934]

Well done sir! Bless you! Prayers for her recovery!

[@maineiacts]

Wish someone like this could find Tatum in the Bear Tooths MT...But so happy to near this Hero/ Chosen One was called upon to rescue this gal in Idaho! Well Done!!!👍🙏😇👼🌹🤗💖🙋

[@AdrianaHernandez-zr9gd]

Incredible story! Thats a call to action right there!

[@robb8234]

just wonderful... thank you Jeremy...

[@juliamarin4896]

What a modern day HERO...Way to Go Dude!!

[@natalie9884]

He literally saved her life. So cool. I’m sure he left his wife many times and felt selfish going on those runs, but this is when it was paid off and was meant to be.

[@jackiecarter7815]

God bless this Awesome Man! Way to go! You are a an amazing Hero!

[@janetpattison8474]

Wow, what a great guy! And what a very fortunate woman she is to have been found!

[@BrandonBarberTx]

Great story

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

God bless him and thank the Lord he was prompted to go out and look. I sure hope they do make this into a movie!

[@fredhoy6697]

Fantastic! This what The words heroism and caring exemplify to me. You went above and beyond my friend. Thanks. Sounds like you and your wife have picked up another new best friend.

[@ambricem]

This is incredible!! He’s such a hero!!!

[@carries8748]

That’s an amazing man!!! We need to use him more often with lost hikers in Idaho!!!! And there are many of them out there, which is so sad!!!

[@steviefox6646]

May God continue to bless you and yours! Stevie, AZ

[@shannonchavez3420]

God bless him for saving her!! He is her angel for sure!!

[@bakerstreet101]

What a true hero.

[@jessiec1194]

I worked with Arthur Webb, multiple Badwater competitor. He was the kind of guy who would do this. Ppl from my work would take vacation to drive his support vehicle, he raised money for a charity when he did it. Amazing commitment.

[@Truth1561]

How incredible- maybe the searchers would have found her in any case but the fact he found her so quickly is amazing.

[@lianav707]

amazing story!!! wow...kudos to that runner for having that feeling and acting on it!

[@adrians.7489]

I would call the movie "lost and found" - what an epic tale! Right on! Hats off!

[@ccwoodlands1565]

What a joy to watch the good news about this. Not nearly enough here to do a book or a movie but a real feel good event.

[@jimsinthailand]

Amazing man. Just amazing!!! That is a hero

[@cryptidcouchscholar9307]

We love our State and the hero's it has a plethora of!

[@cleopatraoatcake7364]

Fate said, "Jeremy, today is your day! Go forth and find the lost hiker!" Bless them both!

[@gizmo8361]

Definitely a “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” episode.

[@markboliek6130]

I’m sure this great man wouldn’t agree. But he is a true hero. Very inspirational.

[@dangermouse9123]

Always listen to your heart. Good job.

[@nancym5341]

Talk about listening to one’s Spirit Guide! Good for him for not ignoring that tap on the head to go AND for his abilities to be able to help! Blessings

[@Michael_in_Vt]

These types of people are the real HEROES! Not some search and rescue personnel who are PAID to do their job. This guy did it for free!

[@dungeonfrek]

Search and rescue teams: "we were GONNA find her."

[@sydneybaby2892]

This made me laugh a little too hard! 😂😂 But seriously as an idahoan this touches home!

[@-Primer-]

While over a year old, finally the proper use of the word "Hero" .