There's a bit more (not much more) information here - specifically some audio from RCMP Cpl. Darren Woroshelo
http://www.energeticcity.ca/fortstjohn/news/02/15/10/starving-man-saved-near-hudsons-hopeFrom an ETS point of view, I'd like to know what signaling method he used when: "he was finally able to signal his distress to a passing helicopter"