Search and Rescue responds to two calls; one fatality
According to information released by the Star Valley Search and Rescue Facebook page, the organization responded to a pair of calls for service up Cole Canyon Road. The first incident was for a hunter who was experiencing an illness accompanied…
Large helicopter brought in to rescue injured motorcyclist in B-T
◆ Hot summer temperatures hamper high country rescue. Star Valley Search & Rescue were called on during the Labor Day weekend to help an injured motorcyclist in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The call came in at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday,…
Peace Officer Foundation providing equipment for first-responders
◆ Look for the LC Sheriff’s booth at the Fair. With all the many foods and wares found at the Fair it might not sound all that interesting to stop by the booth staffed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office….
Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo is this Saturday
◆ Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards equipment and training for Search and Rescue team members. Star Valley’s Annual Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo takes place this Saturday, July 2, in the Lincoln County fairground arena at 7 p.m. This…
Area first responders and search and rescue volunteers remain active
◆ Emergency calls come in as prep for COVID-19 continues. Area healthcare professionals, first responders and search and rescue volunteers remain active and busy with “regular” work as they continue to prep for COVID-19. “The Star valley area has been…
Family identifies missing kayaker in Alice Lake search.
Though authorities have not yet released his name officially, the family of Schuyler McKnight announced via Facebook and a GoFundMe page that the 21-year old man is believed to have drowned in Alice Lake in recent days. Lincoln County authorities…
Missing individual found in river
By Dan Dockstader, SVI Media The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Star Valley Search and Rescue responded to a call at 4:16 p.m. Sunday, July 14, that alerted officials to a possible body floating in the Snake River above…