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Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is now asking for public donations on GoFundMe and Facebook to help restock the vital supplies, which have been used to save multiple lives within the past few months. As of Monday morning, the search and rescue organization has raised more than $12,000 to restock its supplies.

 

This is the kind of drug induced mania that you would expect in a post-Helene apocalypse, not in Skamania. 

 

APB:   If anyone has a sighting of a well-heeled, well-equipped

techno-squatch beware he may be armed and communicative!

 

All kidding aside please consider an individual member BFF contribution to the gofundme I'm sure @gigantor would approve!

 

They are at 83% of the goal so please put them over the top, our intrepid outdoors-people and BF afficionados

in the PNW will appreciate it!


Also, please if any persons know additional details about the theft please contact the Skamania County Sheriff's office and SAR

 

Dang Lone Fir Resort donated 2 grand!  Amazing!  Now 87% of goal!

 

From the gofundme description:

URGENT: Help Us Rebuild After Devastating Theft
 
Two nights ago, after completing a grueling 3-day mission starting Christmas morning to recover the remains of two lost hikers, thieves targeted our Search and Rescue team. While our exhausted volunteers were finally resting at home, our storage yard was broken into. Thieves cut through a 10-foot barbed wire fence and stole critical lifesaving equipment from our trailers.
 
While we are proudly affiliated with the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, our Search and Rescue organization is a completely independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We receive no funding from federal, state, or local governments. Every piece of equipment, every training, and every mission is made possible by generous donations from supporters like you. All of our rescuers are 100% volunteers with no paid staff.
 
The loss is devastating. Over the past 8 weeks, we’ve responded to 7 missions, but now we are struggling to remain mission-ready.
 
The stolen items include:
  • First Responder grade equipment for technical rope rescue
  • Equipment for packaging patients in a litter
  • An AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
  • Custom wilderness medical kits for remote emergencies
  • Rescue kits for hypothermic patients
  • Generators and other critical tools
  • Projector for training
  • Other essential rescue equipment
 
This expensive First Responder equipment isn’t just “gear”—it’s what enables us to save lives. Without it, we risk being unable to respond to emergencies like stranded hikers, river rescues, or fallen climbers.
 
Our SAR team has faced significant challenges in securing insurance coverage. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to find a broker willing to insure us due to the small size of our team and the specialized nature of our operations. As a result, our equipment is not insured.
 
What Additional Funding Above Our Goal Will Support:
 
Any donations exceeding our immediate goal to replace stolen equipment will be invested in further strengthening our Search and Rescue capabilities and strengthening our storage facility security to prevent future thefts, including reinforced barriers, surveillance systems, and alarm systems. Every dollar beyond the goal helps us better serve our community and protect lives. Your incredible generosity and support make all the difference!
 
Who We Are:
 
We are Skamania County Search and Rescue, an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. While we work alongside the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, we receive no government funding. Every mission, every piece of equipment, and every training is made possible by donations from generous supporters like you.
 
Our team consists of 40 volunteers who selflessly donate their own time, money, and personal equipment. Specialty teams include ground search, technical ropes rescue, swiftwater rescue, medical, drones, K9s, eMotos. Our area of responsibility ranges from the Columbia River Gorge to areas north of Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams in Southwest Washington, 1,683 square miles of rugged mountainous terrain.
 
How You Can Help:
 
Donate Today: Your donation will directly replace the stolen equipment so we can continue saving lives.
Spread the Word: Share this story with your friends, family, and community.
 
 
 
If you have any information about the burglary, please contact the Skamania County Sheriff's Office at [phone redacted] (CASE#: 24-09035).
 
Every dollar counts. With your help, we can rebuild and ensure no call for help goes unanswered. Thank you for standing with us during this critical time.
 
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