Search and Rescue lean again on water training
The Star Valley Search and Rescue was called out to assist with a submerged car over the weekend. It was the second time in as many weeks that the team had to utilize their water training in the various locations…
Area law enforcement apprehend man after multi-hour search
Authorities apprehended a man after a multi-hour search when he allegedly decided to flee the scene following a two-vehicle collision in the narrows on Monday. Officials and first-responders arrived near the Auburn junction of US 89 near the narrows…
Search & Rescue assists injured hunter
• Person life flighted after shooting themself in the arm The Star Valley Search & Rescue was dispatched to Greys River on Sunday evening, September 22 for a report of an injured hunter. According to S&R, the hunter called…
SV Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo is this Saturday
• Serves as primary fundraiser for the organization This Saturday the Lincoln County Fairgrounds will host the annual Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo. The event combines the hearty way of life from both the past and the…
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…
S&R uses Snowbulance in rescue
• Reminder of changing snow conditions The Star Valley Search & Rescue put their snowbulance to use while assisting a snowmobiler with a broken leg. S&R was dispatched to the top of Squaw Creek on Monday, Feb. 26 for an…
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…
Star Valley Search and Rescue powers up with new jet boat
Star Valley Search and Rescue are called many times to the popular recreational area in the Snake River Canyon as commercial and private float parties navigate the challenging waters of a fast flowing river above Alpine. In the past two…
Avalanche carried Wisconsin snowmobiler into creek where he died
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The 24-year-old Wisconsin man who died Thursday southeast of Smoot was killed by an avalanche that broke loose above him and carried him into a creek below. “His…
Search & Rescue encourages avalanche safety following fatalities in Colorado and Montana
◆ Visit BridgerTetonAvalancheCenter.org for local conditions – The Star Valley Search & Rescue is reminding residents to have the correct avalanche gear and training before going into the backcountry. The reminder was posted to the SVS&R’s Facebook page following two…