These are my stories as a volunteer member of the Sheriff's Search & Rescue team in Coconino County, Arizona. I'll share what it's like to go from a beginner with a lot to learn to an experienced and, hopefully, valuable member of the team, as well as the missions, trainings, and other activities along the way.
About Coconino County
About Coconino County
Encompassing 18,661 square miles, Coconino County, Arizona, is the second largest county in the U.S. but one of the least populated. Our county includes Grand Canyon National Park, the Navajo, Havasupai, Hualapai and Hopi Indian Reservations, and the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world. Elevations range from 2,000 feet above sea level along the Colorado River to 12,633 feet at the summit of Mt. Humphreys in Flagstaff.
January 23, 2010
What Were They Thinking?
I wasn't involved in this particular mission, but here's the article from today's issue of the Arizona Daily Sun:
Trio Rescued Off Humphreys
Kudos, though, to our SAR coordinator for his handling of the situation. Having the Snowbowl machines line up and shine their lights towards the area--another great idea! And I would think that helped keep team members safer, too.
Also, thanks to those from Coconino SAR who went out on a night like that! It was bad enough on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning when I was up there, but I don't think it was AS bad as Thursday night.
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