Against the Elements: A Survival Story in Sierra Nevada

A 28-year-old woman shared her incredible survival story after spending weeks in the frigid outdoors of California's eastern Sierra Nevada. Tiffany Slaton explained that her solo camping trip turned life-threatening during extreme winter conditions.

Slaton recounted her harrowing experience at a news conference with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, just two days after being found in a remote cabin. Located more than 32 kilometers from where she was last seen, Slaton had been living off foraged food and melted snow. Despite being caught in an avalanche and losing her gear, she persevered until discovering shelter.

Authorities lauded her resilience, dubbing it 'stunning,' especially given the heavy snowfall in the area. Slaton credited her athleticism and foraging skills for her survival. However, she also expressed newfound faith in humanity after her ordeal was resolved with the unexpected kindness of strangers.

(With inputs from agencies.)