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La Plata County Search And Rescue

Durango hiker goes missing between Elbert Creek Road and Little Creek Trail

79-year-old was 20 minutes away from finishing when communication with his wife stopped

DATE: Sep 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Night Out connects first responders and public

Event designed to facilitate positive interactions between the groups

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search for missing runner Ian O’Brien

DATE: Jul 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Search for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains carries on with community help

Sister says search teams believe Ian O’Brien is no longer in La Plata Canyon

DATE: Jun 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search inconclusive for body reportedly seen floating down Animas River

Durango Police Department seeks information to help in recovery

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

Body of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Novice rafters, tubers advised to take precautions this season on rivers

Safety experts advise people to use life vests and water shoes, and scout routes before committing

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker slips, fatally hits head in La Plata Canyon

Russell Hill, 62, was rescuing his dog from swift-moving waterway

DATE: May 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Annual Snowdown pancake breakfast returns with strong turnout

Residents pack La Plata County Exhibit Hall to share a meal with Search and Rescue team

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebration of life held for missing Durango runner David Lunde

La Plata County Search and Rescue suspended search after failing to find a single trace of the 29-year-old

DATE: Nov 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two runners have gone missing in Southwest Colorado, leading to push for more education

Fitness is not enough to stay safe in remote areas where risks are amplified

DATE: Oct 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Southwest Colorado search and rescue teams offer safety tips

Forays into the wild are best met by planning and preparation

DATE: Oct 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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