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Man rescued after hiking North Mountain with beer, no water

Phoenix police say he took a bus to the popular trail to hunt for snakes.

PHOENIX - A hiker is doing OK Thursday morning after being rescued from North Mountain. Phoenix police say he took a bus to the popular trail to hunt for snakes.

Around 1:30 a.m., more than 12 hours later, emergency crews say he called 911 asking for help getting down the mountain.

It took four rescuers and a helicopter to save him. Police say the man didn't take any water, but he did tell them he took beer.

Emergency crews checked the middle-aged man out and took him home.

Officers say they don't know if there will be any charges.

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