PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Rescue teams found a missing hiker on Mt. Yoran north of Diamond Peak late Sunday evening, according to Lane County deputies.
Volunteers said the hiker was located in good health but without water after being stuck in the backcountry for three days. The search and rescue team then guided him back to his vehicle at a nearby snow park.
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The Lane County Sheriff’s Office urges hikers to take caution while exploring the area’s snowy landscapes. Officials shared the following safety tips on social media:
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Know conditions before you leave – rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
- Be prepared to stay out overnight – even if you don’t plan to get out of your car.
- Bring maps for offline navigation – cell service can be spotty!
- If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
- If you become lost, STAY PUT! Find a way to signal or make your location visible. Always carry a whistle and flashlight in the outdoors – it just might save your life.
No further details about the rescue were immediately available…