7/16/26 - LCSO #26-3503 – SAR Rescues Injured Person on Upper Trestle Creek Trail On July 15th at about 4:00pm, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue was notified of an injured hiker. The individual was several miles in and suffered a serious leg injury requiring medical attention. An LCSO SAR Coordinator and 10 volunteers responded. SAR personnel located the hiker on the Upper Trestle Creek Trail and provided medical assistance before littering the individual several miles to awaiting family members. Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue staff and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. To learn more about our Search & Rescue program or to donate to their work visit our website at: www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/l_c_s_o_s_o_search_and_rescue The Lane County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to recreate safely, so please remember: ⛰️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.