Public Safety

Sheriff's Office Rescues Hikers

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team has conducted several rescues of injured hikers in the past month.

The most recent rescue occurred on July 10, 2026, when the SAR team rescued an injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls. Earlier rescues included an injured hiker on Hamilton Mountain Trail on July 27, 2026, and a hiker who fell ill in the Mt. St. Helens area on July 25, 2026. The SAR team also rescued a hiker on Dog Mountain on August 1, 2026.

These rescues highlight the ongoing need for search and rescue services in Skamania County's rugged terrain. The Sheriff's Office is recruiting new SAR members with no experience required.

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

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Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team has conducted several rescues of injured hikers in the past month.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The most recent rescue occurred on July 10, 2026.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The SAR team rescued an injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls.“Skamania County, WA – July 10, 2026 — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SCSOSAR) Team successfully rescued an injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls.”
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The SAR team rescued an injured hiker on Hamilton Mountain Trail on July 27, 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”
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The SAR team rescued a hiker who fell ill in the Mt. St. Helens area on July 25, 2026.“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 SAR team also rescued a hiker on Dog Mountain on August 1, 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 → Medical Rescue on Dog Mountain August 2, 2026”
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These rescues highlight the ongoing need for search and rescue services in Skamania County's rugged terrain.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office is recruiting new SAR 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 →”