Ed Rosenthal Found Alive
Ed Fuentes
Poet-broker Ed Rosenthal reads his poetry at Gary Leonard's Take My Picture gallery during the August 2009 Downtown Art Walk.
Downtown's Poet-Broker has been found alive nearly a week after he failed to return from a day-hike in Joshua Tree National Park.
Ed Rosenthal was airlifted to a local hospital and is reported to be in critical condition.
Friend Jack Skelley posted the news on Rosenthal's Facebook page late this morning.
Ed has been found! He is alive! In critical condition. We just heard from his wife Nicole. They are taking him to hospital. Please keep praying....more info later...
The Desert Sun is also reporting Rosenthal's rescue, saying that he was located in the East Wide Canyon area. The paper quotes a park spokesman as saying that Rosenthal was conscious and talking with rescuers, but has "some injuries and some exposure issues."
A massive search effort had been underway since Rosenthal was reported missing on Sunday, two days after he had set off on a day-hike in the park.
Rosenthal brokered the recent sale of Clifton's Cafeteria to the Edison's Andrew Meieran. Robert Clinton, grandson of Clifton's founder Clifford Clinton, called blogdowntown this afternoon. "I can't tell you how overjoyed we were to hear that Ed was alright," he said.
Update (3pm): Park spokesman tells AP that he expects Rosenthal to recover from "heat exhaustion and other minor injuries."
Update (Friday): The L.A. Times has a great story this morning on Rosenthal's journey.
Lost in a hot, dry, rugged canyon in Joshua Tree National Park, with no water and no food, Ed Rosenthal, a prominent real estate broker and experienced hiker from Culver City, took out a pen and started to write on his hiking hat.
Rosenthal, a poet, never went anywhere without a pen. But he didn't write a poem. He wrote to his wife and his daughter to say he loved them. He wrote advice to business partners. He wrote instructions on where to donate money in his memory. And he wrote an account of what he believed was his last trek in a lifetime filled with hikes.
Rosenthal is reported to be in fair condition, but will stay in intensive care for the next few days.
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 12:07PM – #1
amazing news! sending out prayers for Ed!
Ginny Brideau (@ginnycase) on September 30, 2010, at 12:14PM – #2
OMG - This is great news!
Sandie Richards on September 30, 2010, at 12:18PM – #3
So relieved to hear this! We've been praying for Ed's safe return since we heard the news. So, Ed, we give thanks that you're alive, and we continue to pray for your return to full health.
Aaron Kahlenberg on September 30, 2010, at 12:28PM – #4
This is amazing news!!!! Get well soon, Ed!
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 12:41PM – #5
Thanks be to G-D!!! Keep praying.
Curt Gibbs on September 30, 2010, at 12:43PM – #6
I think all of our prayers were answered. Hang in there ed and a speedy recovery
Brady Westwater (@bradywestwater) on September 30, 2010, at 12:44PM – #7
A miracle. This is nothing short of a genuine miracle...
Don Garza on September 30, 2010, at 12:46PM – #8
This is awesome! ED is loved! Very much! Thank the heavens! Ed will be back !
Jessica Wethington McLean on September 30, 2010, at 01:01PM – #9
Truly nothing short of a miracle. What a beautiful day this is! Reinforces that one should never, ever give up hope. Blessings to Ed for a full and speedy recovery!
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 01:03PM – #10
I truly hope he has a full and speedy recovery.
Oski on September 30, 2010, at 01:16PM – #11
Amazing! Truly amazing!
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 01:24PM – #12
This is wonderful news. Many many many thanks to all who were involved with the search and rescue efforts.
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 01:25PM – #13
Prayers answered for this wonderful person and his family.
Sandie Richards on September 30, 2010, at 01:35PM – #14
More details from MyDesert.com on Ed Rosenthal's rescue
WE LOVE ED!!
Duane Weisenhaus on September 30, 2010, at 01:38PM – #15
Ed, We knew you as a survivor in tough situations, but perhaps today, no one should ever underestimate you. Our prayers were with you and continue to be as you make a full and speedy recovery.
We await your poem describing your ordeal and its deeper significance and life affirmation.
Affectionately, Duane
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 01:57PM – #16
Six days lost in the desert and found alive. Hard to believe, so lucky. Absolutely incredible.
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 02:23PM – #17
Holy crap! this is BEYOND miracles! Wow!!!! So excited!
Roxanna Godinez on September 30, 2010, at 02:31PM – #18
Such a great miracle!!! My prayers now will be focus on your speedy recovery... I'm so happy for Ed's wife and daughter, looking forward to see you around the community very soon... And please do not scare us like that again. All my best,
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 03:24PM – #19
Jewish prayer of thanksgiving and faith.
Thanks be to G-D for Ed being alive. We give thanks and praise. Blessed be His name. Blessed be his protection of his people forever. Amen.
Hear, Israel, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One! Blessed be the Name of His glorious kingdom for ever and ever. And you shall love the Lord your G-d with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Amen and Amen.
Dave Bullock (@eecue) on September 30, 2010, at 04:16PM – #20
Great news, our SAR team: San Bernardino County Sheriffs Cave and Technical Rescue Team has been looking for him all week. Penelope and I were going to go search on Saturday.
Caroline on Crack on September 30, 2010, at 04:31PM – #21
This is such awesome news. I'm so happy for everyone concerned. He is obviously a survivor. Can't wait to hear about his adventure.
Kim Cooper on September 30, 2010, at 05:04PM – #22
I could tell Ed was tougher than he looks, but... just, wow. Kudos to the rescue team and I'll be looking forward to his desert poem.
Nico Bella on September 30, 2010, at 06:27PM – #23
Astounding news!
So glad Ed has been found, it would be such a wound to lose one who so dear to his friends, family and community.
Best, Nico
Guest on September 30, 2010, at 08:04PM – #24
It was probably hotter here than it was there.
Art Walk on October 01, 2010, at 12:14PM – #25
Fantastic News!!! Welcome back, Ed! Here's to a complete and speedy recovery!
Thomas K Nagano on October 01, 2010, at 03:15PM – #26
Poet Edward Rosenthal made poetry out of survival.
TK
Jennifer Girsky on October 02, 2010, at 02:05PM – #27
Thanks to all the emergency personnel who made this miracle happen!
hilaryrosenthal on October 02, 2010, at 10:08PM – #28
everyone thank you for being so positive and wishing my father well! i can assure you that all of your prayers,wishes and positive thoughts did him good. he is back in los angeles now and resting up. i am sure you will all see him soon as you know my father cannot sit still for too long. best wishes to everyone! sincerely,hilary rosenthal
Guest on October 03, 2010, at 07:46AM – #29
I love you Ed.
Guest on October 25, 2010, at 12:33PM – #30
now we can all thank the search and rescuers involved in finding Ed Rosenthal on November 21st at the world-famous joshua tree's Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace!...it's the 'GIVING THANKS' celebration for the workers involved and for Ed too!!!!...come listen to local musician's dedicating songs about being 'lost'...'found' or 'searching' also listen to joshua tree's Eben Lockhart...and special guests CANOR....from the south bay....all for free...nov.21st @ 2pm til 6pm at PAPPY AND HARRIETS PIONEERTOWN PALACE in PIONEERTOWN