Stranded hiker rescued on side of Utah mountain

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No water no cell phone and no help for at least three days -- stranded hiker on Mount Olympus with stayed alive by holding out hope.

Finally arrived Saturday night we got a 911 call.

From some.

Hikers a nineteen year old west valley man without any survival -- -- country equipment apparently he's.

Was hiking alone from the looks of it bill prepared somehow took a wrong term.

Leading him off the path into rough terrain onto a cliff with nowhere to go.

His voice as his only tool for communication.

They heard someone screaming for help father and son Michael Jackson's speed.

Happen to be hiking in that remote area over the weekend.

Seventeen year old Jackson -- from his father to explore the upper mountain.

When he -- the cries for help.

Following -- -- Jackson was able to communicate with the -- man but.

Couldn't see him through thick brush or get to him because of dangerous cliffs and positioning.

But it was -- -- of the man's voice he knew something was wrong.

He was really tragic news almost like.

-- -- Yelling for help -- -- said he had been lost for three or four days and has not had any water.

Jackson reassuring the man help was on its way before reuniting with his father in calling emergency services.

Air and ground search and rescue crews were deployed.

Finally reaching the man brave the elements for days so it's very fortunate.

Kelly -- fox thirteen -- top.

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