Search and Rescue Volunteers Recovered Hurt Hiker from Rainie Falls Trail
Josephine County Search and Rescue volunteers rescued an injured hiker on the Rainie Falls Trail this week.
On Wednesday shortly after 1 p.m., the Josephine County Sheriff's Office received a report of the injured hiker on the popular trail along the Rogue River. The person reportedly had injuries to both ankles and was unable to hike out.
Two Search and Rescue ground teams were deployed along with a wheeled litter carrier to reach the hiker approximately two miles down the trail.
Upon locating the subject, Search and Rescue personnel assessed their injuries and prepared the hiker for evacuation. The subject was then transported to safety using the litter.
Posted on 4/25/25 6:27AM by Sam Marsh
