A gentleman from NV had departed from a known site for a day run near a citizen's property. It appeared that he had not returned over a 2 day period. EDSO was contacted. Deputy Crawford- initiated a hasty search and investigation about the subject. A callout for ground, K9, OHV and management was made.
Within minutes of the arrival of SAR volunteers and coordinators, the subject's vehicle was approached again to leave a note and was discovered gone! Well anyway, the man was no longer lost and slipped away!.
Very short exercise.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Pacific House Search
A young male subject embarked on a long solo, first-time backpacking trip from Modesto to Tahoe. During his hike along U.S. 50 the subject stated CHP told him not to hike along the highway. On Saturday June 13th, he called 911 and was in touch with Deputy Olmos from Tahoe SAR and another SAR member.
Reason for the call- he was in the canyon and lost. A medical helo provided a flyover survey and EDSAR Swiftwater Team was dispatched to check a stretch of the S. fork of the American River downstream from Pacific House.
On Sunday, a wider callout was made- SAR ground, K9, OHV and Swiftwater teams searched the trails, the canyon and the waterways, down towards and downstream from Fresh Pond. Cal Star provided a morning flyover. Later in the day a National Guard Huey from Stockton arrived for more flyover surveys.
No sign, tracks or clues of the subject were found. Some team members did encounter poison oak exposure deep in the canyon. In addition a cougar was sighted.
On the following morning, SAR coordinators arranged for CHP H-20 to fly the river again. The subject was spotted, approximately 1000 yards downstream from points that several teams reached the day before. The subject was hoisted out and delivered to EDSO for debrief and reuniting with family.
Reason for the call- he was in the canyon and lost. A medical helo provided a flyover survey and EDSAR Swiftwater Team was dispatched to check a stretch of the S. fork of the American River downstream from Pacific House.
On Sunday, a wider callout was made- SAR ground, K9, OHV and Swiftwater teams searched the trails, the canyon and the waterways, down towards and downstream from Fresh Pond. Cal Star provided a morning flyover. Later in the day a National Guard Huey from Stockton arrived for more flyover surveys.
No sign, tracks or clues of the subject were found. Some team members did encounter poison oak exposure deep in the canyon. In addition a cougar was sighted.
On the following morning, SAR coordinators arranged for CHP H-20 to fly the river again. The subject was spotted, approximately 1000 yards downstream from points that several teams reached the day before. The subject was hoisted out and delivered to EDSO for debrief and reuniting with family.
South Fork Rescue Memorial Day
On Sat May 23, 2009- EDSO rec'd a 911 call from a pair who set out from Chili Bar with inner tubes, no PFDs and otherwise unequipped. After the first rapids, they realized that they were in danger and way past their abilities to continue. They exited into some isolated area off river and made contact with cell phone.
Sgt. Morton organized fire and rescue; EDSO dive team. CHP H-20 was called. Plans were underway to callout Swiftwater and possibly other support teams. H-20 located the subjects. They were hoisted up and deposited on a hastily made helispot at Hwy 193 and the American River.
While the rescue was a complete success, without loss of life, SAR members did not have the opportunity to participate. When the family learned about the process, they made a sizable donation to ESARC our non-profit organization.
Sgt. Morton organized fire and rescue; EDSO dive team. CHP H-20 was called. Plans were underway to callout Swiftwater and possibly other support teams. H-20 located the subjects. They were hoisted up and deposited on a hastily made helispot at Hwy 193 and the American River.
While the rescue was a complete success, without loss of life, SAR members did not have the opportunity to participate. When the family learned about the process, they made a sizable donation to ESARC our non-profit organization.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Missing Desolation Wilderness Hiker
Placerville Man Discovered In Desolation Wilderness
POSTED: 11:45 am PDT June 9, 2009 (kcra.com)
UPDATED: 4:37 pm PDT June 9, 2009
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. -- A Placerville man who was reported missing in the Desolation Wilderness in the Sierra has been found safe.
Matthew Kinney, 26, was last seen at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the area of Loon Lake by the friend who dropped him off.
He was found in good health at about 3 p.m. Tuesday near Lake Schmidell, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department said.
Kinney's plan was to hike from Loon Lake to Horsetail Falls, spending two nights in the wilderness and ending his trip on June 6.
When Kinney did not return, he was reported missing to El Dorado County Sheriff Office, which started search and rescue efforts.
POSTED: 11:45 am PDT June 9, 2009 (kcra.com)
UPDATED: 4:37 pm PDT June 9, 2009
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. -- A Placerville man who was reported missing in the Desolation Wilderness in the Sierra has been found safe.
Matthew Kinney, 26, was last seen at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the area of Loon Lake by the friend who dropped him off.
He was found in good health at about 3 p.m. Tuesday near Lake Schmidell, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department said.
Kinney's plan was to hike from Loon Lake to Horsetail Falls, spending two nights in the wilderness and ending his trip on June 6.
When Kinney did not return, he was reported missing to El Dorado County Sheriff Office, which started search and rescue efforts.
