Search and Rescue along with good Samaritans help stranded individuals

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

TOLLGATE – Snow showers on ORE204 Tollgate yesterday resulted in a stuck vehicle that required deputies from the Union County Search and Rescue and Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue to respond for assistance.

According to Union County Search and Rescue the incident involved two individuals and their companion animals who had become stuck and stranded in their vehicle due to snow that fell near Jubilee Lake. After some pushing and digging by the deputies and the help of a tow provided by some good Samaritans, the stranded party was able to make it back to the highway and continue on their way.