Malheur County SAR assists stuck motorist

MALHEUR COUNTY — Search and Rescue volunteers in Malheur County were busy on Tuesday, according to Malheur County SAR officials. On January 20, 2026, search and rescue personnel were dispatched to a remote area of Malheur County for the report of a stuck motorist. Conditions at the scene were foggy and below freezing.

Malheur County Search and Rescue wrote, “The primary goal of SAR is to ensure that people are able to return home safely. Although we may occasionally assist with stuck vehicles such as this one, our standard protocol typically involves recovering stuck vehicles with the help of a tow company.” The SAR volunteers were able to free the vehicle using a Jeep and a winch.

The agency reminds adventurers that it is essential to be prepared when going into the backcountry.

**Malheur County Search and Rescue photo**

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