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Multiple Search and Rescue Operations in Skamania County

Thursday, September 3, 2026

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The Skamania County Sheriff's Office reported several search and rescue operations in the past month. On August 1, a medical rescue occurred on Dog Mountain involving the Sheriff's SAR Team, EMS, and Silver Star. Earlier, on July 27, an injured hiker was rescued from Hamilton Mountain Trail. Two children were located near Goose Lake on July 26 after a SAR mission. A hiker was also rescued from the Mt. St. Helens area on July 25 after falling ill.

The Sheriff's Office also announced the High Lava Fire update on August 3, noting the fire was burning within Gifford Pinchot National Forest. On August 26, a death investigation began after an adult male was found inside a vehicle on United Road. The office is recruiting new members for its SAR Team, stating no experience is needed.

The National Night Out event in Stevenson will be held August 4 from 6-8 PM. The Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers for its SAR Team, emphasizing community safety and emergency response needs in Skamania County.

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

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The Skamania County Sheriff's Office reported several search and rescue operations in the past month.“On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Silver Star… Read more → Medical Rescue on Dog Mountain August 2, 2026 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 → Injured Hiker Rescued from Hamilton Mountain Trail July 28, 2026 On the afternoon of July 26th, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office initiated a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission after receiving a report of two… Read more → Two Missing Children Safely Located Near Goose Lake July 28, 2026 HIKER RESCUED FROM MT ST HELENS AREA AFTER FALLING ILL July 25, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HIKER RESCUED FROM MT ST HELENS AREA AFTER FALLING ILL SKAMANIA COUNTY, WA 7/25/26 The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, with the coordinated… Read more → Search for Missing Oregon Man Concludes Following Recovery Near U.S. Forest Service Road 25 July 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office announces the conclusion of a months-long search and investigation involving missing Oregon resident Benjamin Curtis Andersen, whose… Read more →”
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A medical rescue occurred on Dog Mountain on August 1.“Medical Rescue on Dog Mountain August 2, 2026 On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Silver Star… Read more →”
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The Sheriff's SAR Team, EMS, and Silver Star were involved in the medical rescue on Dog Mountain.“On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Silver Star… Read more → Medical Rescue on Dog Mountain August 2, 2026”
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An injured hiker was rescued from Hamilton Mountain Trail on July 27.“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 → Injured Hiker Rescued from Hamilton Mountain Trail July 28, 2026 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 →”
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Two children were located near Goose Lake on July 26 after a SAR mission.“Two Missing Children Safely Located Near Goose Lake July 28, 2026 On the afternoon of July 26th, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office initiated a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission after receiving a report of two… Read more →”
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A hiker was rescued from the Mt. St. Helens area on July 25 after falling ill.“HIKER RESCUED FROM MT ST HELENS AREA AFTER FALLING ILL SKAMANIA COUNTY, WA 7/25/26 The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, with the coordinated… Read more →”
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The Sheriff's Office announced the High Lava Fire update on August 3.“High Lava Fire Update August 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skamania County, Washington – August 3, 2026 Skamania County Emergency Management continues to monitor the High Lava Fire burning within the Gifford… Read more →”
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The High Lava Fire was burning within Gifford Pinchot National Forest.“High Lava Fire Update August 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skamania County, Washington – August 3, 2026 Skamania County Emergency Management continues to monitor the High Lava Fire burning within the Gifford… Read more →”
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A death investigation began on August 26 after an adult male was found inside a vehicle on United Road.“Death Investigation in Gifford Pinchot Forest August 26, 2026 Skamania County, Washington — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an adult male who was located inside a vehicle on United… Read more →”
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The Sheriff's Office is recruiting new members for its SAR Team.“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 →”
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The Sheriff's Office stated no experience is needed for the SAR Team.“No experience is needed in… Read more →”
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The National Night Out event in Stevenson will be held August 4 from 6-8 PM.“The 2026 National Night Out event in Stevenson will be held on Tuesday August 4th from 6PM to 8PM.”
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The Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers for its SAR Team.“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 →”
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The Sheriff's Office emphasized community safety and emergency response needs in Skamania County.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.