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USA Today
25-05-2025
- USA Today
Video shows dramatic rescue of hikers from Tahoe National Forest
Video shows dramatic rescue of hikers from Tahoe National Forest Show Caption Hide Caption Lost hikers were airlifted to safety from a forest The Placer County Sheriff's Office rescued lost hikers from a forest in Northern California after they ran out of food. Dramatic footage shows two hikers being rescued from a Northern California forest, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said in a May 20 Facebook post that they received a GPS distress text from the hikers near the Mumford Bar Trail in the Tahoe National Forest on May 16. The pair were out of food and had lost the trail, according to the Sheriff's Office. The hikers were advised to shelter in place overnight. A rescue effort began at first light on May 17. "Though cold and tired, both were in good condition," the Sheriff's Office said. Elise Soviar, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, told CBS Sacramento that the rescue was a reminder of the need to be prepared before setting off on the trails. "There are places all across Placer County and the Sierra where you're not prepared for what you're about to encounter. So educating yourself on that, really reading up on the trails, and knowing what you're getting into before you do something is paramount," Soviar told the station.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
2 hikers airlifted after getting lost near Foresthill
FORESTHILL — Two hikers are alive and well after being rescued from a remote area outside of Foresthill in California's Placer County. It happened Friday afternoon along the Mumford Bar Trail, about 20 miles from Foresthill. According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, the hikers lost the trail and ran out of food. Fortunately, they had a GPS device and were able to send out an emergency text for help. In a series of messages, dispatchers instructed the pair to shelter in place overnight while a search and rescue team was assembled. Crews located the hikers early the next morning, but due to their condition, they were airlifted to safety. The sheriff's office says this is an important reminder to always be prepared before hitting the trails, especially in remote parts of the Sierra. Being equipped with the right gear and emergency tools could buy you time and even save your life. "There are places all across Placer County and the Sierra where you're not prepared for what you're about to encounter. So educating yourself on that, really reading up on the trails, and knowing what you're getting into before you do something is paramount," said Elise Soviar, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office. If you plan on hiking, the Placer County Sheriff's Office recommends: Bringing enough food and water for at least 24 hours Wearing proper shoes and clothing Researching your trail ahead of time Telling someone where you're going and when you plan to return If you're headed to a more remote area, consider carrying a satellite phone or GPS tracking device. In this case, it made all the difference.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities search for missing man after kayak capsized on the American River
Authorities were searching Saturday for a kayaker who fell into the water along the American River near Auburn, Calif., the Placer County Sheriff's Office said. The missing man was on a kayak with another man when their vessel capsized Friday evening in fast-running water beneath the No Hands Bridge near Auburn, the Sheriff's Office said. The other man reached nearby rocks and safely made it back to shore, the Sheriff's Office said. The missing man wasn't identified, and officials said it wasn't known whether he might still be alive. "It's tough to say," said Elise Soviar, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office. "You never want to give up hope until you know." Authorities started to search for the missing kayaker on Friday. A dive team also went out on the water on Saturday morning, she said. While the river might look inviting during a sunny day, authorities say people should avoid going into the water during this time of year. 'The water is very, very swift and it's very, very cold because it's coming from the mountains and this is a known dangerous portion of the American River,' she said. The Sheriff's Office teamed up with Cal Fire's Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit on the search. State Parks, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol also offered assistance, according to a social media post from the Placer County Sheriff's Office on Friday. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
