Crook County Sheriff
Search and Rescue

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February 4, 2010

Two Crook County Search and Rescue Members responded to reports of a Texas Trucker stranded in the Ochoco Mountains. The subject was hungry but in good condition when rescued.

Crook County Sheriff's Media Release here.

Central Oregonian story here.

January 22, 2010

Seven Crook County Search and Rescue Members responded to a report of a couple stranded in the snow in the Ochoco Mountains. The subjects and their three dogs were in good condition when located and brought out on snowmobiles.

Crook County Sheriff's Report here.

October 26, 2009

Twelve Crook County Search and Rescue Members and one K-9 responded to a search for a 58 year old male who failed to return from an evening walk in Prineville Lake Acres II. The subject was found nearby by a Sheriff's Deputy just as the expanded search got underway.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release here.

KTVZ News Story here.

October 20, 2009

Nine Crook County Search and Rescue Members responded to a recovery of remains believed to belong to Tyson Schrade, a Salem man missing for over a year. The remains were discovered by a hunter in Wheeler County. The Oregon State Police also participated in the operation.

KTVZ News Story here.

July 28, 2009

Four Crook County Search and Rescue Members responded to a search for two subjects.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release here.

May 17, 2009

26 Crook County Search and Rescue members responded to a search for a six year old boy missing in Juniper Acres. They discovered and followed tracks and found Cody under a tree with the two family dogs. He was hungry and thirsty but safe.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release here.

KTVZ News story here.

May 10, 2009

Six Crook County Search and Rescue members responded to an all-night search for a missing Bend woman in the Maurys. An additional search team was preparing to roll Monday morning when the woman was found.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release here.

April 20, 2009

Eight Crook County Search and Rescue members assisted in the search for a 19 year old male missing at Smith Rock State Park.

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Media Release here.

KTVZ News story here.

March 28, 2009

Approximately 25 members of Mounted Crook County Search and Rescue responded to a Powell Butte Animal Neglect charge.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release here.

KTVZ News story here and here.

KOHD News story here.

Updated KTVZ story here.

February 23, 2009

Several SAR members continued the search for a missing Eugene man, Roger Huffman. The team discovered human remains and called in the Medical Examiner.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release here.

February 15 & 16, 2009

Search and Rescue units from Crook County and Deschutes County responded to a search for a missing Eugene man, Roger Huffman, when his vehicle was found abandoned on Forest Service Road 42. About 20 searchers, as well as a Deschutes County cadaver dog, participated in the search.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release one and two.

KTVZ News story here.

KOHD News story here.

December 10, 2008

Eight SAR members responded to a search for a male juvenile missing from Mt. Bachelor Academy. The search was called off when a motorist reported giving the person of interest a ride to Prineville.

Crook County Sheriff's Office Media Release.

November 22, 2008

Nine SAR members responded to a search for a lost hunter near the Rager Ranger Station. The Forest Service called to report the hunter found just as SAR was ready to roll.

November 13, 2008

AM: A CCSSAR Hasty Team responded with an assist to Wheeler County for a lost hunter. A Crook County Sheriff's Marine Deputy assisted CCSSAR and found the hunter 5 miles from the point last seen, near the Scott's Camp Area.

PM: CCSSAR responded to another lost hunter near the Rager Ranger Station. CCSSAR teams were about 10 miles out of Prineville when the family called to report the hunter was found.

October 18, 2008

15 SAR members responded in a continuing search for a missing 27 year old male in the Ochoco Mountains. Teams performed a sector by sector line search.

October 1, 2008

Six SAR members responded, with an assist to Wheeler County, in the continuing search for a 27 year old male in the Ochoco Mountains. Teams used ATVs to search roads between Indian Prarie and the town of Mitchell. KTVZ News story here.

September 27, 2008

Four SAR members responded, with an assist to Deschutes County, in the continuing search for a male from Tillamook. KTVZ News story here.

September 25, 2008

12 SAR members responded to a report of an overdue elk hunter in the Ochocos. Deschutes County SAR and law enforcement assisted the search with tracking teams and mounted resources. The OSP assisted with a fixed wing aircraft. Crook County Sheriff's Office press release here. KTVZ News story here.

September 23, 2008

Five SAR members responded, with an assist to Deschutes County, in a search of the Deschutes National Forest near Sunriver for a male from Tillamook. The search was triggered by reports of an abandoned vehicle, later connected with the Tillamook man. KTVZ News story here.

September 20, 2008

25 SAR members responded over an eight day period to a report of a missing 27 year old male in the Ochoco Mountains in Wheeler County. Crook County SAR responded with mounted, foot and ATV searchers. Wheeler County was also assisted by Deschutes County SAR, Civil Air Patrol flights, and a private helicopter. KTVZ News story here.

July 19, 2008

17 SAR members responded to the Juniper Canyon fire Saturday afternoon, preparing to evacuate residents and animals, aiding traffic control, and providing road safety. Evacuation was not required thanks to a speedy response by firefighters from multiple agencies. KTVZ News story here.