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The 35-year-old yoga instructor, who has been missing for two weeks, has been found safe, according to Hawaiian officials.
Amanda Eller was missing on May 8 during a hike in the Makawao Forest Reserve Trail on Maui.
On Friday night, helicopter search teams found Eller lying in a stream bed.
& # 39; THEY HAVE DONE !!! #findamanda Amanda Eller has been found alive! After 17 days lost in the rugged jungles of Eastern Maui, the endless determination and unwavering faith of CES and HUNDREDS of volunteer researchers has paid off! & # 39; a volunteer tweeted.
Rescuers saw Eller from the helicopter around 5 pm local time.
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Amanda Eller, a 35-year-old yoga teacher (center after her discovery Friday), has been missing for two weeks and was not injured during her rescue, officials said.
As soon as they embarked it in the helicopter, she was able to talk to her father and give his family the long-awaited relief of the living discovery of their daughter. Once the rescuers landed, Eller (right) was rushed to the Maui Memorial Hospital by ambulance.
Eller (pictured) disappeared on May 8 during a hike in the Makawao Forest Reserve Trail on Maui. On Friday night, helicopter search teams found Eller lying in a bed
"We found her in a creek bed, she waved us while we were in the helicopter, and we got out well," Chris Berquist told ABC News. .
She was not hurt. She has a little exposure to the sun, a little sunburn. She lost her shoes a few days later. But no injury.
Sarah Haynes, a friend of the family, told the station that Eller had been found in a ravine near Twin Falls.
According to Haynes, Eller survived for 17 days without water or plants.
Berquist stated that Eller was "in the deep and deep of H & # 39; aiku" and that he had been discovered at "several kilometers above Twin Falls".
As soon as they embarked it in the helicopter, she was able to talk to her father and give his family the long-awaited relief of the living discovery of their daughter.
"She was very alert, she knew her father's phone number, she knew who she was, where she was, she knew exactly how long she had been there – very surprised to see us," Berquist said. ABC.
Once the rescuers landed, Eller was taken to the Maui Memorial Hospital by ambulance.
Last week, Eller 's boyfriend, Benjamin Konkol (left), said that he was not giving up hope because he thought Eller (right) was still in the forest. And he was right
At the time, Konkol (center and Eller, right) stated that "there is very strong evidence showing that she is still here, we have not yet found ".
Last week, Eller 's boyfriend, Benjamin Konkol, said that he was not losing hope because he thought she was still in the forest.
And he was right.
At the time of his disappearance, Eller had gone on a hike without his phone and had been last seen by Konkol.
Konkol told ABC News last week that "there is very good evidence showing that she is still here, we have not found her yet".
The authorities also released a surveillance video last week showing Eller in training gear, stopped at the post office in Ha'iku and in a shop the very morning of his disappearance.
In the video, she was seen sending a package for Mother's Day and buying water bars and energy bars.
Surveillance footage was also released last week and showed that Eller wore training gear, stopping at the post office in Ha'iku and in a shop the very morning of his disappearance.
She was also seen sending a package for Mother's Day and buying water bars and energy bars (she is photographed at the store).
After his disappearance, the Maui police found Eller's car in the parking lot of the Makawao Forest Reserve Trail. She had left her mobile phone and wallet in the car before going on a hike
His family initially feared being "intercepted" by someone involved in his disappearance.
Eller, from Maryland, works as a physical therapist and yoga instructor. She lives and practices in Haiku.
The police found his white Toyota RAV4 in a nearby car park after his disappearance. They also found his mobile phone and his wallet.
Hundreds of volunteers swept the island to search for the missing woman during a search involving tracking dogs, helicopters and drones.
Her family had hired hikers and experienced hunters to help her look for her in the dense forest.
Eller's parents originally offered a $ 10,000 reward for tips that help bring the missing hiker back home. It was raised to $ 50,000 earlier Friday.
Eller's parents originally offered a $ 10,000 reward for tips that help bring the missing hiker back home. It was raised to $ 50,000 earlier Friday
During their investigation, the police closed the parking lot where the Eller car was found (left) and dusted the vehicle
Hundreds of volunteers (pictured) swept the island to find the missing woman during a search involving tracking dogs, helicopters and drones.
His mother, Julia, also flew to Maui from her home in North Carolina to help her search a little over a week ago. At the time, she told KITV4: "It is the worst nightmare of a mother and it was an emotional roller coaster.
"I tried to stay positive. If I get bogged down in self pity at how bad it is, I will not be able to help it if I am trapped.
"She's an inspiration to me, especially since I've been on my own personal path lately."
During their initial investigation, police dragged Eller's car out of the battle site to give him his fingerprints in the hope of shedding light on what had happened .
At that moment, they found the key to his car hidden under the driver's front tire.
Haynes said it was typical for Eller to unplug and run or hike without his phone.
After Eller's disappearance, she said that her friend was cheerful and loved, that she had no mental health problems or any other reason to want to go away or hurt herself.
During their investigation, the police stated that there had never been any evidence of a criminal act.
Eller 's mother (center), Julia (second from the right), also went to Maui North Carolina to participate in the research, there is a little more to talk about. one week. At the time, she said: "It's the worst nightmare of a mother and it was a roller coaster filled with emotions"
Sarah Haynes, Eller's friend who ran the Facebook page "Find Amanda," said that Eller (pictured) had survived for 17 days without water or plants.
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