Posted on Nov 18, 2021 6:06 AM UTC

Called out Monday night Nov. 15 for a missing hiker on East Mountain off FS Rd 417. 55 yr old male failed to return to meet his friend where they parked their ATV’s.  Friend could not find him. Started search on Tuesday morning.  Subject was located in good shape on the Middle Fork Rd at 1138am.

Valley County Search And Rescue - Captain News, article #21, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Nov 18, 2021 6:01 AM UTC

Valley County Search And Rescue - Captain News, article #20, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Aug 01, 2020 12:39 AM UTC

Everyone all Members

I would like to have a debrief on this search on Sunday after the Training Event at my shop so everyone can understand what happened on this. Please bring a lawn chair and refreshments if you would like as I would like to have a short slide show with the information and how it came into us. I think this was a great search and will help us all under stand what goes into these call outs each time we get one to respond to. And Thanks to Everyone that was able to come out in the heat of the day and help on this one. Any questions give me a call, text or email.

Thanks
Larry Mangum
VCSAR
Captain  

Valley County Search And Rescue - Captain News, article #19, posted by Larry Mangum

Posted on Jul 12, 2020 4:52 AM UTC

Started a Search for a missing 43 yr old woman last seen July 2.  Vehicle was located at Peril Lake trail head Thursday evening. Had 4 lakes in the area to Search. 14 SAR members and 1 K9 responded and started the Search at 0730 hrs Friday morning.  At approx. 3pm a jogger found the missing person just inside the tree line near a meadow in the area of the Search.  We had 2 Bear Air Rescue Helicopter out of Whitehead Montana assisting with the Search.  They went to the area of the missing person and transported her to McCall

Valley County Search And Rescue - News, article #18, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Dec 30, 2019 4:30 PM UTC

I have been informed of a IMSARU Member’s vehicle has been stolen with all of her SAR gear in it from her work in Boise. If you see or hear of anyone selling any SAR Gear or Canine SAR Gear please call the local Police Department, let’s all be on the look out.

Thanks Larry Mangum  

Valley County Search And Rescue - Captain News, article #17, posted by Larry Mangum

Posted on Dec 03, 2019 1:59 AM UTC

Good morning,



We hope that you will join us for the 2020 Idaho’s Brightest Star awards. The event will take place on Wednesday January 15, 2020 from 6 – 8 pm (MDT) at the Boise State University Student Union Building in the Simplot Ballroom. Please RSVP to brighteststars@brighteststars.idaho.gov  with your name and the total number attending with your group by Tuesday January 7. If you are a nominee please indicate so when you RSVP.



Below are some answers to commonly asked questions:



-          Who can attend the event?

o   The event is FREE and open to the public.

-          Will dinner be provided?

o   An informal reception with light appetizers will be provided for nominees and one additional friend/family member starting at 5 pm. State legislators will also be invited to attend the reception to recognize those nominees in their districts.

-          When will doors open to the general population?

o   Doors will open at 5:45 pm for the general population.

-          What is the dress code?

o   The dress code is business casual.

-          Is parking provided?

o   Yes, a parking code and map with location will be provided to all individuals who RSVPed to the event on January 8.

-          Will pictures be taken?

o   All nominees will be recognized on stage and will have their picture taken at the event by our photographer from MQ Photography. The digital files will be provided to all nominees for their use after the event.

-          Will there be reserved seating?

o   There will be reserved seating for each nominee. All nominees will check in once they arrive and will be shown their seating assignment. The rest of the seating will be on a first-come basis.



We hope to see you in January!



Renee Bade






Renee Bade | Program Supervisor
Serve Idaho
Idaho Department of Labor
317 West Main Street | Boise, ID 83735
800-588-3334 or 208-332-3578 ext. 4061

Fax: 208-327-7470
Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov

Please Respond to the Captain Larry Mangum by January 7th if you would like to attend this event the more we can get to come the better it will look in the picture.

From The Captain


        

Valley County Search And Rescue - Captain News, article #16, posted by Larry Mangum

Posted on Dec 16, 2017 10:03 PM UTC

Called Out late evening 12/15/17 to help a couple stuck in the snow on Forest Rd.626 about 6 miles from Highway 55.  A tow truck tried to get to them but could not make it in.

The couple started into Sage Hen Reservoir from Ola and came out on the South on 626 hitting deeper snow.  They stayed in there vehicle keeping warm.

Sent in 2 snowmobiles and one tracked side by side. Upon arrival we decided to try to pull the truck out with the side by side. We were able to tow the vehicle about a half mile until they were able to drive on the road.  They were escorted to Highway 55 at Cougar Mt. Lodge.

Valley County Search And Rescue - News, article #15, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Apr 28, 2017 12:07 AM UTC

       VALLEY COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE JUNIOR PROGRAM
Valley County Search and Rescue is starting a Junior Search and Rescue program.  This program is open to young men and women age 16 and older.  
Junior members will be trained on conducting searches for missing people, downed aircraft, and work alongside senior members conducting these searches and working community events consisting of traffic control at parades, Aid stations for the 4 Summit challenge and snowmobile fun runs and training.

The junior program will also have its own Board of Directors and conduct business as a separate unit with the direction of senior advisors.      
Join the Junior Unit and be a part of a great organization dedicated to helping people and giving back to the community.

Email to vcsar@valleycountysar.org with your name and address and request an application or go to our web site, www.valleycountysar.org, click on VCSAR and select Contact VCSAR and request an application.

A VCSAR member will send you an application by email or mail.  Which ever you request.  Fill out the application and return to the address listed on the application.                  

Valley County Search And Rescue - News, article #14, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Feb 13, 2017 3:32 AM UTC

Called Out Saturday Feb. 11 at 1:30pm.  Snowmobiler caught in a cornice collapse and fell over 200 ft down South East of Fisher Saddle 7 miles SE of Hazard Lake.  Other snowmobilers with him couldn’t see any sign of him.  Two went for help and found a Forest Service LEO patrolling the area.

Lifeflight was called in.  They flew the area and finally located the subject.  They were unable to land or get close to the person.

A helicopter with a hoist was called in,(2Bear Air).  Meanwhile two members of McCall Fire/Ems hiked into the subject from Granit Lake.  Took them almost an hour to get to him.

2 Bear Air arrived at 5pm and hoisted the person out and took him to McCall Airport to a waiting Lifeflight Unit.

You can watch a video of the rescue made by the 2 Bear Air chopper during thee rescue at https://www.facebook.com/groups/386307188152556/.

This incident was totally a freak accident.  The snowmobilers stopped to take some photos of the area.  One subject walked about 2 ft from his machine and the cornice broke off and took him down the hill.  He rode this most of the way down then got covered with the Avalanche.  He was able to move the snow off him but could not get out.

This person was also not prepared for the elements.  He was dressed in jeans and a snow jacket but no snowmobile suit and did not have an avalanche beacon with him.  If the snow would have kept him covered it would have taken hrs or even days to find him.

Remember, when going out, no matter how nice the weather is, dress properly and always carry an Avalanche beacon.  Both could save your life.

Valley County Search And Rescue - News, article #13, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Jan 10, 2017 5:31 AM UTC

Called Out on Dec.30th to assist Adams County in locating three snowmobilers that became stranded on Granit Mountain.  Adams County spend Friday night out and was unable to locate the three.
The three were located about noon.  Were very cold but ok.

Valley County Search And Rescue - News, article #12, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Jan 05, 2017 6:26 PM UTC

Called out Saturday Dec. 24th for two skiers and one snowboarder that went out of bounds on the East side of Brundage Ski Resort.  They were on Bear Run Rd. and could not find their way out.  
While mobilizing a SAR member that is also with Brundage Ski Patrol snowmobiled down to the three and escorted them back to Brundage.

Valley County Search And Rescue - Lieutenant News, article #11, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Dec 18, 2016 2:32 AM UTC

Called out Wednesday night Dec.14th to locate two snowmobilers stranded on the Jeep Trail Rd on West Mountain.  Team headed out at 1125pm.  Snowmobilers were found at 0140am and escorted out. Both were in good shape.
They started riding at 10am Wed. morning. They went up the Jeep Trail Rd on the West Side of West Mountain.  This is a snowmobile trail but had not yet been groomed.  Snow came down very heavy all day.
Four snowmobilers started out and snowmobiled all day.  It turned dark with heavy snow falling which obscured vision.  Two of the four noticed that the other two were not behind them.  They turned around and found the other two stick.  They took the GPS location and started down the hill to get help.  They arrived at the Grooming Shed on West Mountain Rd. and left a note there with the GPS location of the other two.  They then headed back up.  They were unable to locate the other two and came back to the grooming shed.
The two subjects had a cell phone, which they used to contact Sheriff’s Dispatch, and material to start a fire.  Both of these helped keep these to subjects from being a statistic.

A Winter Advisory was in effect at the time the four started out calling for 12+ inches at the higher elevation.  This should have been a warning for them not to go up the hill.  It was further hampered that they did not start back until it was getting dark.

It is very important for snowmobilers, and skiers, to carry a cell phone and material to start a fire.  Sheriff’s Dispatch can get a persons location when they call in on 911.  This greatly reduces the amount of time it takes to locate someone.

Valley County Search And Rescue - Lieutenant News, article #10, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Sep 07, 2016 2:43 PM UTC

Just a reminder.
When we have a call out and you get the message hours later and we are not in cell phone service please call our Satellite phone.  
This phone will be set up at every search where we do not have cell service.

Valley County Search And Rescue - Member News, article #9, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Sep 07, 2016 2:31 PM UTC

Have a plan. Leave a note letting your friends and loved ones know what that plan is. When you’re leaving, where you’re going and when you expect to return. This could be the difference between life and death!

Valley County Search And Rescue - Lieutenant News, article #8, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Sep 04, 2016 8:35 PM UTC

Called to the Trailhead of Thirtythree Lake 14 miles up Lick Cr. Rd.  10 yr old girl and her 55 yr old grandfather missing since 2 pm Sept.2nd. They became separated from a third person while inroute to the lake.  Deployed searchers at 715am in three areas and received help from Clearwater County SAR’S helicopter. Missing subjects finally walked up to our Command trailer at 4pm.  All in good condition

Valley County Search And Rescue - News, article #7, posted by Larry Scarborough

Posted on Aug 18, 2016 11:53 PM UTC

Valley County Search And Rescue performs a substantial amount of Public Service activities.  For these activities, communications cannot be conducted on Public Safety communications infrastructure (i.e. Public Safety Repeaters).  

The Central Idaho Amateur Radio Club makes its communications infrastructure available to those Valley County Search And Rescue members, who hold a current Amateur Radio license, available to support VCSAR Public Service and SAR activities.  This opportunity affords VCSAR with substantial communications capability for Public Service activities.

Approximately 1/3 of the VCSAR membership has obtained their Amateur Radio license.  If you are interested in obtaining your Amateur Radio license so that you can participate in communications during VCSAR Public Service activities, please visit the Central Idaho Amateur Radio Club web-site.

The final opportunity to attend a study and exam session in 2016 will be on Saturday, September 10th, with the session being held at the First Bank in McCall.  Another opportunity may not occur until spring of 2017.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Valley County Search And Rescue - Member News, article #6, posted by Ray Montagne

Posted on Mar 25, 2016 3:50 PM UTC

Good website containing Outdoor Wilderness Survival Skills

www.wilderness-survival-skills.com

Valley County Search And Rescue - Training Officer News, article #2, posted by Mark Tapscott

Posted on Dec 08, 2014 12:14 AM UTC

Welcome to the New Valley County Search And Rescue (VCSAR) Web Site.  This site presents resources and information regarding the Valley County Search And Rescue organization, and provides a web application for managing member qualifications, member equipment, Valley County Search And Rescue assets, and Valley County Search And Rescue incident management.

As with all things new, despite extensive testing, there may be some undiscovered issues with the web site.  If you discover a problem, please use the Contact VCSAR web form and tell us about the issue you experienced.  Please include a detailed description, and, if possible, steps to reproduce the issue.

Valley County Search And Rescue - Web Application Developer News, article #1, posted by Ray Montagne