Suddenly, Jimeno heard a distant voice. "United States Marine Corps!" a man yelled from far away. "Can anybody hear us?" McLoughlin and Jimeno began to scream in unison: "8-13! 8-13!" It was the code for an officer down.
"Keep yelling," the voice said. "We'll find you."
The Marine poked his head in the hole. Jimeno looked at his face 20 feet above. "Please don't leave," Jimeno begged.
"Buddy," the Marine said, "I'm not going anywhere."
That is so heartwarming, it brings tears to my eyes! US Marine Corp, some of our finest Men.
USMC ping! Saw these guys interviewed on TV locally not long after. The marine lived in CT I think and when he saw the whole thing on TV, hopped in his car and drove down. He got there before they had time to secure the site & keep out anybody who just walked up. Being a marine, he fearlessly traversed scary terrain & heard these guys yelling. Sounds like a great guy!