He was a real hero : Arizona backcountry recovery business owner dies after testing positive for COVID-19
Family said Joe Osuch died Tuesday evening after they said he tested positive for the virus when he was taken to the hospital. Author: Colleen Sikora Updated: 5:56 PM MST May 12, 2021
PHOENIX On your worst day of getting stuck in Arizona’s backcountry, you would have wanted Joe Osuch to be the one to pull you out.
“He always came with more than just a winch line to pull you out,” Carl Girard said. “He came with a hug and compassion and water if you were thirsty and sacks if you were hungry.”