Man takes girlfriend up mountain to propose but couple get lost and have to be rescued
Engagement still on 'despite memorable ordeal'
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Your support makes all the difference.A romantic proposal went badly wrong after a newly engaged Texas couple became stranded in the dark on a mountain in Colorado.
Joshua Mason and Katie Davis had hiked eight miles and over 3,000 feet in elevation to reach the 12,923-foot summit of Jasper Peak, before getting lost on their descent, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.
The couple, both in their late 20s, flew from Texas to Denver on Friday to be alone together in the mountains.
“Mason was hoping to find an isolated scenic location ‘away from any other people’ to propose to Davis,” the sheriff’s office said.
“They found exactly such a location, and Davis happily accepted the surprise proposal.”
But the couple had a late start and it began to get dark as they walked, according to CBS Denver.
They were soon disorientated and lost.
Mr Mason and Ms Davis had not prepared for the cold weather or to camp overnight and had little water between them.
A fellow hiker found them and took the couple to a group of his friends who were camping nearby.
The couple were showing signs of severe dehydration and altitude sickness.
One of the campers hiked to her car and drove until she found reception in order to call the emergency services.
A Nederland Fire Protection District paramedic and members of the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group responded and moved the couple to a lower altitude.
They were then able to walk to the opening of the trail they had attempted.
Officials confirmed that the couple were still engaged, despite Mr Mason's plans going awry.
“Mason acknowledged that he did not allow enough time to complete the hike before dark, and they did not carry enough water or food,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
“Deputies determined that the couple’s engagement was still on, despite the memorable ordeal.”
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