g into the wilderness to alert friends and family about where they are going and when they will be back.

 We've had several missing person searches this summer with experienced hikers that knew the area they were hiking in and still wound up getting lost, getting into trouble. In her case, she was injured,  Milestone said.  If there's not a clear plan with somebody back home that knows when you'll be back, and especially what to do if you don't come back, that can really delay the search. 

Milestone said the team is glad that Granbery's family was able to alert authorities and identify her vehicle in time to rescue her.

 Depending on when she got injured, she could have been out there, you know, four or five days injured,  Milestone said.  … Whatever she did to get herself through this ordeal is extremely impressive, and we're just so grateful that we found her. She's a strong lady for sure.