Rescue team finds Norwegian hiker trapped in Crete’s Lefka Ori

A 33-year-old Norwegian hiker who was trapped at a high altitude on Crete’s Lefka Ori mountain range was successfully located by rescue workers late on Tuesday evening, the fire brigade reported.

They said the hiker was found at a very high altitude on the mountain where temperature is under zero.

The fire brigade said rescue workers are trying to get the hiker down off the mountain to a safe location, where he can receive the necessary medical attention.

Earlier, they reported that the 33-year-old, who spent the night in a cave on the mountain, was exhibiting signs of hypothermia.