Oregon SAR Team Rescues Man Who Fell Sick on Pacific Crest Trail

The Linn Co. Sheriff's Office SAR Team has rescued a 64-year-old man who fell sick after he went camping in the Pacific Crest Trail area and could not move on Monday.

SAR medical personnel began caring for the patient until a United States Coast Guard helicopter was able to respond and hoist the patient into the helicopter around 8 a.m. Tuesday. Read more here

Terrific work to the SAR team up in Linn County and other volunteers for rescuing the 64-year-old man. We hope the man is recovering and healing well.  Please be safe out there!

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