Sheriff's Office Conducts Two Search and Rescue Missions

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  On April 19, Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to two separate search and rescue operations in Wenatchee-area trails.“On April 19, the office assisted a group of hikers on Sauer Mountain Trail after a visitor sustained a serious knee laceration during their descent. Later that evening, the office responded to a 911 text from a lost hiking party near Colchuck Lake that included both adults and children.”
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  The first incident involved a hiker with a serious knee laceration on Sauer Mountain Trail.“On April 19, the office assisted a group of hikers on Sauer Mountain Trail after a visitor sustained a serious knee laceration during their descent.”
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  Deputies provided first aid and coordinated with fire personnel for transport.“Responding directly to the scene, a deputy accessed the injured hiker via a nearby forest service road, provided immediate first aid, and coordinated with fire personnel for safe transport.”
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  Later that evening, deputies located a lost hiking party near Colchuck Lake.“Later that evening, the office responded to a 911 text from a lost hiking party near Colchuck Lake that included both adults and children. Using location data provided through emergency communications, a deputy navigated challenging nighttime terrain, located the group after several hours, and guided them safely to safety.”
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  Deputies used location data from a 911 text to guide the lost hiking party to safety.“Later that evening, the office responded to a 911 text from a lost hiking party near Colchuck Lake that included both adults and children. Using location data provided through emergency communications, a deputy navigated challenging nighttime terrain, located the group after several hours, and guided them safely to safety.”
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  The lost hiking party spent several hours in challenging terrain before being guided to safety.“Using location data provided through emergency communications, a deputy navigated challenging nighttime terrain, located the group after several hours, and guided them safely to safety.”
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  The Sheriff's Office emphasized the importance of trail preparedness.“As always, preparation remains critical when exploring local trails. Visitors are encouraged to carry sufficient supplies, plan for changing conditions, and allow adequate time to complete their outings safely.”
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  The Sheriff's Office advised visitors to carry supplies.“Visitors are encouraged to carry sufficient supplies, plan for changing conditions, and allow adequate time to complete their outings safely.”
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  The Sheriff's Office advised visitors to plan for changing conditions.“Visitors are encouraged to carry sufficient supplies, plan for changing conditions, and allow adequate time to complete their outings safely.”
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  The Sheriff's Office advised visitors to allow adequate time for outings.“Visitors are encouraged to carry sufficient supplies, plan for changing conditions, and allow adequate time to complete their outings safely.”