Juneau hiker rescued from Mount Roberts

View from Mount Roberts in September. (Photo by Lisa Phu)
View from Mount Roberts in September. (Photo by Lisa Phu)

Juneau resident Robert Sauerteig was rescued from Mount Roberts Tuesday afternoon.

Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said the 53-year-old went hiking with his dog Monday and later found themselves stuck.

“He just got himself into a tight spot after trying to take what he thought was a shortcut,” Peters said. “He spent the night on the mountain and then after the sun came up, realized he was in a tighter spot than he initially thought.”

Peters said Sauerteig called for help Tuesday morning. Local search and rescue agencies reached him by helicopter.

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