Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team conducted multiple rescues this week, including an injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls on July 10 and another hiker on Hamilton Mountain on July 27. The July 10 rescue at Snagtooth Falls involved an injured hiker requiring medical attention, while the July 27 rescue on Hamilton Mountain Trail was for an injured hiker. Both rescues involved coordination with Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Silver Star fire department. The SAR team is recruiting new members with no experience required, according to a July 22 announcement. The team responds to emergencies in Skamania County wilderness areas including the Columbia River Gorge.
Hiker Rescues Continue in Skamania County
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- ⚠Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team conducted multiple rescues this weekNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team included an injured hiker at Snagtooth FallsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls was rescued on July 10“Skamania County, WA – July 10, 2026 — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SCSOSAR) Team successfully rescued an injured...”
- ⚠Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team included another hiker on Hamilton MountainNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The other hiker on Hamilton Mountain was rescued on July 27No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The July 10 rescue at Snagtooth Falls involved an injured hiker requiring medical attention“Skamania County, WA – July 10, 2026 — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SCSOSAR) Team successfully rescued an injured...”
- ✓The July 27 rescue on Hamilton Mountain Trail was for an injured hiker“On the morning of July 27th, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a Search and Rescue (SAR) response for an injured hiker on the… Read more →”
- ⚠Both rescues involved coordination with Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Both rescues involved coordination with the Silver Star fire departmentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The SAR team is recruiting new members with no experience required“The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team is looking for new members who are passionate about helping others. No experience is needed in… Read more →”
- ✓The recruitment announcement was made on July 22“Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Recruitment July 22, 2026 The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team is looking for new members who are passionate about helping others. No experience is needed in… Read more →”
- ✓The SAR team responds to emergencies in Skamania County wilderness areas“The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Silver Star… Read more →”
- ⚠The SAR team responds to emergencies in the Columbia River GorgeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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