search and rescue
American Century Golf Championship Distributes Over $145,000 to Local Non-Profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 5:54pm
Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
Kayaker Transported to Barton Hospital After Overturning in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2013 - 1:52pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office patrol boat and search and rescue volunteers responded to the call of kayakers in distress on Lake Tahoe's wind whipped waters on October 3. In a report released today, Sgt. Steve Fleischmann of EDCSO reported that they received a call saying that multiple kayakers were in the water and needed help near Camp Richardson. When the rescue team arrived they found two kayakers in the water, two overturned kayaks and an additional kayaker still in his boat attempting to assist the others.
South Lake Tahoe emergency responders rescue man drowning at Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:17pmA man who nearly drowned earlier this week at Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe Keys owes his life to those who saw him struggle and dialed 911, and members of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and El Dorado County Search and Rescue team that swam in and saved him.
Witnesses on Monday saw the man in trouble while he was swimming near the boat docks and called 911. South Lake Tahoe Fire Department responded and was escorted out to where the man was seen swimming, said Fire Chief Bruce Martin.
Douglas County authorities report few problems with Lake Tahoe July 4 revelers; 24 arrests countywide
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 12:00pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports the 2013, 4th of July celebration in Douglas County and around Lake Tahoe went well.
The celebratory crowds in the Stateline, Round Hill and Zephyr Cove areas of Lake Tahoe were large and with exception of a few altercations in the downtown Casino Core area, Nevada Beach and Zephyr Cove Beach, the crowd was relatively well behaved. Motorists were cooperative with the road closures and traffic control required for the fireworks display.
Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport celebrates 24 years
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 12:07pmEvent Date:
August 24, 2013 - 8:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to host the 24th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 8:00 am -3:30 pm.
The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of the Navy’s participants.
This year’s show will include exciting aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon Melby and Spencer Suderman. Festivities begin on Friday, August 23rd and run through Sunday, August 25.
Friday, August 23rd:
Pilot, two passengers escape injury after plane crashes near Spooner; FAA team arrives at crash site
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 5:36pm
A pilot and two passengers escaped injury Wednesday after a plane crash northeast of Spooner in the Kings Canyon area, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.
The passengers of the aircraft were taken by Carson City Fire and Rescue to the staging area at the Kings Canyon Trailhead where they signed statements with the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Both declined comment. An official at the scene said the three had taken a flight to celebrate the birthday of a 23-year-old female passenger and that both passengers were shaken and didn't wish to speak. It is believed but not confirmed the flight originated from Lake Tahoe.
An Evening with Justin Lichter presented by Lake of the Sky Outfitters and the Tahoe Area Sierra Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 4:34pm
Event Date:
May 23, 2013 - 7:00pm Justin Lichter has hiked over 35,000 miles since 2002 and has completed the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Appalachian Trail. He has also hiked in Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Africa, and most recently the Himalaya.
Location
Unity at the Lake
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Wreckage of missing plane found in Douglas County, 2 dead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 4:19pmWreckage from an airplane that has been missing since early this week was found Thursday afternoon in the Pine Nut Mountains in southern Douglas County, authorities confirm.
At 2:20 pm the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue with the assistance from Lyon County Search and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff’s Helicopter (Raven) and Civil Air Patrol, located the missing aircraft.
Skier rescued after ducking rope at Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 2:32pmSearch and rescue volunteers were able to locate a skier who apparently ducked a rope at Heavenly Mountain Resort Wednesday and became stuck in the Cold Creek drainage.El Dorado County Sheriff's Of...
One dead after plane wreckage found in Pinenut Mountains
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 6:19pmOne person is dead after wreckage was found from a plane that took off Wednesday night from Minden-Tahoe Airport, a Douglas County Sheriff's Office spokesman confirmed.
FAA says plane that left Minden-Tahoe Airport Wednesday is overdue
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 12:23pmUPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident of an overdue plane from the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
A Cessna model 172, red and white in color, bearing tail number N328SP, left the Minden Airport Wednesday at around 5 p.m. The plane was piloted by 46 year-old Keith Jorgenson of Gardnerville. Jorgenson was the sole occupant of the plane.
Search and rescue seeks volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 5:03pmThe South Lake Tahoe/ El Dorado County Search and Rescue team is looking for volunteers to help conduct search-and-rescue missions in eastern El Dorado County and surrounding wilderness areas.Appli...
Agency, search and rescue host kids Winter Wilderness Survival program
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:27pmEvent Date:
February 6, 2013 (All day)
For the past 17 years, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue have collaborated together to teach the 4th graders at Incline Elementary School about Winter Wilderness Survival, better known as the “Hug-A-Tree” program. The program focuses on teaching children what to do should they ever find themselves lost in the wilderness. This year the program will be held at the Incline Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Avalanche search training continues this week at Mt. Rose Summit Highway
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:18pmThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will continue its avalanche training on Wednesday and Friday at the Mt. Rose Summit Highway, across from the summit parking lot area.
Training objectives and stations will cover transceiver and RECCO search, proper probe line set up and execution, snow pit/snow pack information and a search dog demonstration.
Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival arrives Feb. 8-10
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 3:54pmEvent Date:
February 8, 2013 (All day)
Alpenglow Sports has teamed up with Tahoe Cross Country to present the first-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. All events are free, open to the public and take place at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City, California. A full schedule of events is available at www.tahoenordicfestival.com.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office hosts Community Emergency Response Team Academy
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 4:36pmSignups are underway for the 2013 El Dorado County Community Emergency Response Team Academy, which will run four days in April, Sheriff John D’Agostini announced Thursday.
The Community Emergency Response Team Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Missing snowboarder found alive, stayed overnight at Horizon
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 8:42amA search for missing snowboarder Corey Hoffman ended this morning when the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was contacted by a family member who informed them that Hoffman had phoned his father and advised he had spent the night at Horizon Casino Resort.
Deputies contacted Corey at the Stagecoach Lodge where he had proceeded to, and according to him he was unaware of the search for him. After a lengthy interview with Corey and his brother who had reported him missing, we are unable to determine exactly what transpired.
Friends, family, officials look for leads in missing person case
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 5:46pmPolice, family members and search and rescue teams intensified their search for a missing teenager Thursday evening.In a press conference Thursday afternoon, officials stated they had no leads o...
Friends, family, officials look for leads in missing person case
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 5:29pmPolice, family members and search and rescue teams intensified their search for a missing teenager Thursday evening.
In a press conference Thursday afternoon, officials stated they had no leads on the the whereabouts of Petaluma resident Alyssa Byrne, 19, who was reported missing on Jan. 1 after she came to the area to attend SnowGlobe.
Search continues for missing teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 11:35amUpdate: Tahoe Search and Rescue joined Douglas County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning in the search for the 19-year-old woman who was reported missing on Jan. 1, according to Sheriff's Deputy ...
FBI joins in search for missing Petaluma woman at South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 10:26am
UPDATE 2:40PM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, along with several agencies including the FBI, are actively searching for 19-year-old Alyssa Byrne of Petaluma, Calif., who was at South Lake Tahoe attending a music festival and was last seen by friends on the gaming floor of the Horizon Casino in Stateline between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
The sheriff’s office in conjunction with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Eldorado County Sheriff’s Department, FBI, Douglas County Search and Rescue and air support from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are working to ascertain Alyssa’s whereabouts.
No leads have been generated to the circumstances of Alyssa’s disappearance.
Alyssa is 5 foot 3inches tall, 125 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black snow boots, and black yoga-type pants with her hair pulled back. She was last seen by friends on the gaming floor of the Horizon Casino on 01-01-13 at approximately 1230-100 am.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Douglas County Dispatch at (775) 782-5126.
A Secret Witness reward of $1000.00 has been established for any information as to the whereabouts of Alyssa.
Rescuers locate overdue snowboarder near Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 10:48amDouglas County Search and Rescue personnel were able to safely rescue a snowboarder who became trapped in deep snow after leaving Heavenly Mountain Resort through a backcountry gate Tuesday afterno...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for helping out during search and rescue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 6:00amOn behalf of El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff John D'Agostini, I would like to personally thank the Lake Tahoe Golf Course for donating its facilities on Oct. 25. On Oct. 23, we initia...
South Lake Tahoe Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees Chooses New Station Leader
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 7:20pmEl Dorado Co. Sheriff's Department in South Lake Tahoe sponsors and supports activities of Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees. In a recent election held during the S.T.A.R. Station Meeting at South Lake Tahoe's Senior Center,
retiring 3 year term Station Leader Dick Young was replaced by Richard Thomson of Thomson's Insurance. Assisting Thomson are past Station Leaders Dick Young and George Schultz.
Other members, each holding specific job titles include Barbara Aragon, Jan and Ernie Claudio, Susan Kidwell, Mary Magana, Bill Sluka, Kay Taylor and Joan Young.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks to search and rescue, STAR for the opportunity
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 4:09pmAs a member of the Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees I recently had the opportunity, with three other STAR members, to assist the search and rescue team in locating a missing, overdue Desolation Wi...
Desolation Wilderness hiker found
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 4:42pmSearch and rescue teams located the 28-year-old missing hiker on Thursday about 2:30 p.m. near Middle Velma Lake.Nathan Spearing, who suffered nothing more than wet feet, said he camped near Low...
Hiker missing in Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 2:18pmSearch and rescue teams on Thursday continued looking for a 28-year-old male hiker who went missing in Desolation Wilderness near the Velma Lakes area. Nathan Spearing left Friday around noon fr...
Rescuers continue search for missing camper
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 12:19pmSearch and rescue teams are out in force looking for a camper missing in Desolation Wilderness.The camper, Nathan Sperring, entered the area by himself. According to El Dorado County Sheriff's Lt. ...
Search operation continues for Nathan Sperring in Desolation Wilderness area
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:00amThe search for Desolation Wilderness camper Nathan Sperring, 29, is ongoing. Current information indicates that Sperring entered the Desolation Wilderness by himself. He is well prepared and is reported to be an experienced cold weather camper with guide experience in Alaska. Before he left on his camping trip Nathan advised his girlfriend and parents where he was going and when he would be back. He specifically advised that if he was not back by Tuesday, Oct. 23, something was wrong. He was to return to Tahoe City.
El Dorado County Search and Rescue deployed to 11 calls throughout Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 8:58amIt has been a very busy week for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit. Numerous backcountry visitors were caught off guard with the arrival of this weekend’s inclement weather.
Approximately 60 SAR volunteers along with four Sheriff’s deputies responded to 11 different deployments between Friday and Wednesday. Nine of the SAR events were within the borders of El Dorado County while two were in Alpine County.
Woman hospitalized after hiking accident near Eagle Falls
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/14/2012 - 11:27amLake Tahoe authorities report that a 20-year-old Chico woman has been hospitalized after falling 100 feet down lower Eagle Falls on Saturday while hiking. The woman was airlifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno after being found by El Dorado County Search and Rescue. Her condition is unknown but was said to have major injuries.
Search and rescue locates missing man in Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 11:27amSearch and rescue volunteers located a 38-year-old Brooklyn, New York man Monday morning after he separated from his friends while hiking in Desolation Wilderness.El Dorado County Sheriff's Office ...
Nevada Emergency Management, Homeland Security hold multi-county drills
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 5:39pmA series of drills simulating emergencies such as extreme weather, power outages, aircraft mishaps, lost climbers and transportation issues will be performed this weekend as part of operation Green Light organized by the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and the the Department of Homeland Security.
Operation Green Light will further develop and strengthen regional partnerships and enhance emergency preparedness, response, and prevention capabilities, according to Nevada Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Gail Powell.
Gas leak plugged, evacuation lifted in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 11:15pm
UPDATE 10:57 AM: South Lake Tahoe Fire Department issued the following press release regarding Monday night's gas leak, which was reportedly caused by a backhoe that severed a natural gas line. The leak forced the closure of Highway 50 between Fairway Avenue and Herbert Avenue from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Here is the press statement:
Search and rescue calls surge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 6:00amIt's been a busy season in the Lake Tahoe backcountry.El Dorado County Search and Rescue volunteers have already racked up as many responses as they would in a typical year, according to numbers fr...
South Lake Tahoe Police and Douglas County Sheriff's Office Report on July 4 crimes
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 11:36amWith the South Shore swelling by more than 100,000 people, authorities remained busy over the Independence Day holiday with a number of calls on both sides of the state line. South Lake Tahoe Police Department Lt. David Stevenson reports the following:
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Revitalizes Reserve Deputy Program
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 8:40amThe El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has restructured, reorganized and rejuvenated the Reserve Deputy Program. After being in existence for over 20 years, the Reserve Deputy Sheriff program was dwindling. At Sheriff D’Agostini’s direction the program has more than doubled in size and continues to grow.
Buffet fundraiser to be held for search and rescue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 6:00amRiva Grill will host its seventh annual Pray for Sun and Deck Opening Party on Wednesday, June 20. The party will benefit El Dorado County Volunteer Search and Rescue.For $18, attendees will have a...
Douglas County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 6:00amDouglas County Search and Rescue is looking for volunteers interested in becoming part of its unit.DCSAR is operated within the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. It responds to calls for lost or inj...
Douglas County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 8:43amDouglas County Search and Rescue will soon be holding another training academy and the team is looking for energetic men and women to join the organization.
DCSAR is a volunteer unit within the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. DCSAR responds to assistance calls for lost or injured persons in the mountains, desert, backcountry, and waterways of Douglas and surrounding counties. DCSAR also provides emergency assistance during natural disasters and large public safety emergencies.
First search & rescue merit badge to be unveiled today
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 12:17pmThe Boy Scouts of America are unveiling the first merit badge for Search & Rescue at the 2012 National Search and Rescue Conference at Havey's Resort and Casino 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.Every yea...
Search and rescue training turns into recovery of kayaker
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:59amEvacuation Drill for Zephyr Knolls and Zephyr Heights on May 31
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/28/2012 - 3:49amThe Tahoe Douglas Fire District will hold an inter-agency wildfire evacuation drill on May 31 between the hours of 10am – 2pm.
The drill will be held in the Zephyr Heights and Zephyr Knolls communities. Residents of these communities will be notified by direct mail, door hangers and signage at the entrance areas to the communities.
Residents are encouraged to participate. The evacuation center for the drill will be the Zephyr Cove Park picnic area. Lunch will be served to those residents who evacuate to the park.
Skydiver dies after landing in Lake Tahoe, 2 others survive
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 11:50am
One skydiver is dead and two others survived their jump near Camp Richardson on Tuesday morning.
Robert Ranieri, 29, of South Lake Tahoe was found in 12 to 15 feet of water by El Dorado County sheriff’s divers. Lt. Pete Van Arnum said Ranieri used to be a search and rescue volunteer for his department.
Volunteers needed for search and rescue team
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 6:00amDouglas County Search and Rescue is looking for volunteers to join its team.The team is a volunteer unit run by the Douglas Sheriff's Deparment. The team responds to lost and injured people in the ...
Search and rescue teams locate lost walker, snomobilers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amMembers of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team rescued four people lost in Saturday's storm in two separate incidents.About 2 p.m., personnel responded to a call from a man...
GPS helps aid in two separate South Lake Tahoe area search and rescue operations
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 4:39pmCell phones equipped with GPS technology helped in two successful search and rescue missions in South Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
On Saturday a fast-moving weather front moved into the Lake Tahoe area, creating blizzard-like conditions. The storm caught visiting San Diego resident Robert Barber by surprise. He had gone for a walk into the woods off Kiowa Street in South Lake Tahoe and at around 2 p.m. as the storm intensified, he became disoriented due to almost zero visibility.
In search for missing skiers, officials find third man in Donner Summit train tunnel
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 9:29amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Search and rescue efforts Sunday and Monday for a pair of missing skiers turned up an unexpected find when Union Pacific crew members discovered a soot-covered man lying in a feta...
Great Ski Race canceled due to lack of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 4:36pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - For the second time in 36 years, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team has canceled the 2012 Great Ski Race due to low snow conditions.The race, which serves as the main fundrai...
Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Train with the California National Guard in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:36amOn Sunday, February 12, 2012, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team hosted a joint training with the 1-168th Medevac Wing of the California National Guard and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team. Training was conducted in and around Emerald Bay State Park. The 1-168th Medevac Wing, based at Mather Army Air Field Base near Sacramento, brought two Blackhawk helicopters equipped for search and rescue operations with hoists as well as their crew of Chiefs and Medics.
