Public Safety

Hiker Rescued at Snagtooth Falls

Sunday, July 19, 2026

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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SCSOSAR) team rescued an injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls on July 15, 2026.

The rescue occurred after the hiker sustained injuries while hiking in the area. The SCSOSAR team worked to safely extract the hiker and transport them to medical care. This incident marks the latest in a series of search and rescue operations handled by the Sheriff’s Office.

The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported a continued decrease in search and rescue missions for the fourth consecutive month as of July 1, 2026, with June showing a decline compared to previous years.

📄 Source: Police Department — https://skamaniasheriff.com/press-releases/

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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SCSOSAR) team rescued an injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls“Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Rescues Injured Hiker at Snagtooth Falls July 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skamania County, WA – July 10, 2026 — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SCSOSAR) Team successfully rescued an injured… Read more →”
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The hiker sustained injuries while hiking in the areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The SCSOSAR team worked to safely extract the hikerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported a continued decrease in search and rescue missions as of July 1, 2026“Skamania County Search and Rescue Missions Continue Decreased Trend in the Month of June July 1, 2026 07/01/2026 – For the fourth month in a row, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office has experienced a decrease in search and rescue missions compared to… Read more →”
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The decrease in search and rescue missions is for the fourth consecutive month“For the fourth month in a row, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office has experienced a decrease in search and rescue missions compared to...”
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June showed a decline in search and rescue missions compared to previous yearsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.