Man identified in presumed Snake River drowning, search continues
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has identified the missing man in the Snake River Canyon as Tory J. Raether, 55, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Raether is presumed drowned after jumping into the river Saturday evening at Jumping Rock,…
Search continues for North Carolina man presumed drowned in Snake River Canyon
Emergency responders plan to resume the search on Monday for a North Carolina man who went missing after jumping into the Snake River over the holiday weekend. The Alpine Volunteer Fire Department and Star Valley Search & Rescue responded to…
SVI Radio Interview: Sheriff Johnson and Commander McMurdo – S&R Fundraiser
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SVI Radio Interview: Matt McMurdo, Star Valley Search & Rescue
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SV S&R called to Willow Creek
• Snowmobiler unconscious after going over cliff. Star Valley Search & Rescue responded to the North Fork of Willow Creek, in the bowls area of McDougal Gap in the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Wednesday, Mar. 27. The emergency response involved…
New equipment helps S&R in Saturday rescue
• “Wheeled Litter” results in smooth rescue. A piece of recently purchased equipment was utilized by the Star Valley Search and Rescue on Saturday night. The new wheeled litter, which is a specialized stretcher device designed for use in rough…
SV Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo is this Saturday at the LC Fairgrounds
• Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The traditional Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, July 1 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds rodeo arena. The rodeo is an annual benefit event for the Search and Rescue…
Search & Rescue respond to two incidents on Saturday
◆ Response shows versatility and cooperation. The Star Valley Search & Rescue responded to two different incidents on Saturday, March 19. One to help an individual in the backcountry having a medical incident and another for a person caught in…