La Plata County Search and Rescue

Search and rescue crews retrieve hiker from Windom Peak

Rescue mission at 13,200 feet brings back man with broken ankle

DATE: Jul 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teenager rescued from Cascade Creek waterfalls

Third incident at popular jumping spot in two weeks

DATE: Jul 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman dies jumping waterfalls at Cascade Creek; two rescued

A rescue turned into a recovery Sunday afternoon on Cascade Creek. “I can confirm we have a victim,” La Plata Search and Rescue President Ron Corkish said. “But this is in San Jua...

DATE: Jul 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office gets new boat, organizes dive team

Newest asset takes first test run in Lake Nighthorse

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search-and-rescue crews’ new tool will help with wilderness extractions

Southwest Colorado’s hazardous terrain entices outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world – but adds an obstacle for search-and-rescue teams tasked with ensuring their safety. Ho...

DATE: Jun 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office gets new boat, organizes dive team

Newest asset takes first test run in Lake Nighthorse

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search called off for man with broken arm north of Durango

A 19-year-old man believed to have broken his arm in a fall in the Falls Creek area north of Durango apparently made it out of the wilderness on his own power, according to scanner reports. ...

DATE: May 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local icon Fred Kroeger dies at 97

‘Always positive and forward-looking’

DATE: Dec 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man airlifted after injury in horse fall northeast of Durango

A 48-year-old man injured in a horse fall in the backcountry was in a helicopter and on his way to Mercy Regional Medical Center in about an hour and 20 minutes. The accident took...

DATE: Oct 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Missouri man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness

Smoke from man’s campfire seen by air rescue team after 10 days

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured person found after search

According to the scanner, an injured person was located near Lemon Reservoir about 4:05 p.m. Friday. The search began with a 911 call and a response by Upper Pine Fire Protection ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found in Animas identified

Cody Shane Pierce drowned June 25

DATE: Jul 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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