Family Stranded Three Days on River | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A family of three got stranded for three days after their flimsy pool rafts broke apart on the Muskegon River in Michigan, forcing them into the wilderness. Jazman Hock, her cousin Sarah Vida, and Sarah’s nine-year-old son Kayden survived by eating bark, flowers, and ants—prioritizing food for the kid—while enduring cuts and fear. Rescuers, including a K-9 unit, waded through thick brush, urging them to yell as they closed in. When found safe around 4:36 PM, roughly three-quarters of a mile from a boat launch, one rescuer hugged a woman and praised her resilience. The operation showcased the…