Found Deceased CA - Tim Sgrignoli, 29, Ventura, Gaviota Peak, hiker left girlfriend to get help, gf found, 4 Sept 2022

[ItalyReader]

I agree all I'm saying is best to be prepared beforehand. And circumstances can be different for every case so we have to factor the circumstances as well. In this instance we can see that the cellphone worked so why not use it to call for help before going. Sometimes preparedness and awareness overrides falliability. Sadly in hindsight the girlfriend probably realizes it now but unfortunately its too late and may feel things would have ended differently had they been prepared and aware of what the outcome could be. I feel sad for her and also the young man. MOO.

I thought I read in some article that when he left her, the phone did not have a signal. After a certain point in time, while alone, she slightly repositioned herself and was able to find a signal.
I’d need to find that article.