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La Plata County Search And Rescue

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

Parents of runner missing northwest of Durango remain hopeful after five days

David Lunde set out Saturday to run a portion of the La Plata Enchilada

DATE: Oct 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found

Rescue teams use all-terrain vehicles and air support to navigate trail loop

DATE: Oct 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Authorities identify Colorado man who fell to death in Chicago Basin

La Plata County Search and Rescue spent parts of Monday and Tuesday recovering victim’s body

DATE: Aug 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime Durango search and rescuer dies of heart complications

Leo Lloyd, 60, was a passionate outdoorsman and inspiration to safety crews

DATE: Aug 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology

Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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