72 year old California hunter gets lost; survives 19 days in the mountains September 28, 2025October 15, 2013 by Tom Faranda 72 year old tough guy! Penaflor's survival story began Sept. 24 when he and a friend set out to hunt deer in the national forest in an area known as Bloody Rock, sheriff's officials said. He and his hunting partner split up for the morning and planned to meet up for lunch at noon.