Youth Search and Rescue graduates assist in Pacific Crest Trail rescue
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from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office
Recently graduated members of the Youth Search and Rescue program responded to the Pacific Crest Trail Sunday, July 28 with Lane County Sheriff’s SAR.
In a remote area east of Waldo Lake, SAR members located a PCT hiker suffering from a medical issue. The 65-year-old woman was on her 12th day of the Oregon section of the trail.
After providing initial medical care, SAR members carried her two and a half miles utilizing a stretcher equipped with a support wheel. She was then transported by ambulance to an area hospital.
In total, 16 volunteers responded. Thanks to our incredible volunteers who assisted with this mission – while volunteers also staffed the medical booth at the Lane County Fair.
Nearly every week, Sheriff’s Search & Rescue volunteers assist our residents in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program and other volunteer opportunities at www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers.
