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Avalanche claims life of back country skier in Prater Canyon

An avalanche that occurred Sunday morning in Prater Canyon east of Star Valley ranch has claimed the life of a skier. Star Valley Search & Rescue Commander Matt McMurdo told SVI News that the call for help was received at…

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…

S&R helps stranded hiker east of Afton

A stranded hiker needed the assistance from both the Star Valley and Teton County Search & Rescue teams after becoming trapped in the mountains east of Afton. The Teton County Search & Rescue said they were contacted by the Star…

Evanston man identified in fatal ATV accident in Star Valley

An Evanston, Wyoming man lost his life in a four-wheeler accident on Monday, October 24. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the accident occurred in the Cole Canyon area of Star Valley. Sheriff Johnson stated that both the Sheriff’s Office…

Area Search & Rescue brave treacherous scenery in latest outings

The Star Valley Search & Rescue was paged out last week for a rescue between Ferry Peak and Deadhorse Peak. The call came in at about 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday after a patient had tumbled down into a ravine and had broken…

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…

Idaho woman injured in fall at the Intermittent Spring

◆ 15-foot fall results in head and back  injuries. Emergency response crews answered to a 1:48 p.m. call for help for an injured hiker at the Intermittent Springs east of Afton Monday. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported a 68-year-old…

Officials seeking information about missing Snake River boaters

According to information released by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), “a fisherman along the Snake River near Wolf Creek Campground reported seeing two boaters that had lost their boats and appeared stranded on the non-highway side of the river….

Snake River Canyon accident claims the life of Star Valley Ranch man

Official release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol On March 2nd, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 127 on US 26/89, near Alpine, Wyoming. At 6:14 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover….

Temporary Route Around Landslide Identified For Recreationists

The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Alpine, Wyo., February 21, 2018 – As the landslide continues to move on the Greys River Road, 17 miles from the parking lot in Alpine, Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton National…