• Elkins Flat SAR - 2009
On Saturday, November 8, 2009, EDSO was notified that two off-road motorbikers were overdue to return to camp. Some nighttime searching was done by OHV teams. A full callout was scheduled for the next morning.
Command Post was set up. Incoming SAR volunteers were notified, over our ham channel, the clothing and bike descriptions of our two missing subjects.
One member noted a male ride by the CP and hence ran after him on foot. This person was confirmed to be one of the missing subjects. The other was nearby. They spent the night unprepared for the cold night, unable to build a fire due to mechanical breakdown of one of the bikes.
Thanks to all who responded! We had OHV teams out all night running roads and trails in 27 degree overnight temps. Great response from the rest of the teams at first light—all truned out well. Thanks everyone!
— Deputy James Morgan
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