Overdue hunters located in good condition
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
WALLOWA COUNTY – (Details from Wallowa County Search and Rescue) On April 25 2022 at 5:35, Wallowa County Search and Rescue (WCSAR) was contacted regrading two overdue bird watchers. The initial call came into Union County who initiated the search on 4/24/22 in Union County, according to WCSAR. Through a phone ping, the missing hunters were thought to be in Wallowa County.
Information from WCSAR, notes that three teams were dispatched to the field, along with more resources standing by.
The vehicle was located in Wallowa County along with the occupants who were in good condition after spending the night in their vehicle.
WCSAR thanks the Union County Sheriff’s Office dispatch and deputies, Wallowa County dispatch and deputies, Union County Search and Rescue, Wallowa County Search and Rescue, teams in the field, those on standby, and all others who assisted.
