Coos County Search and Rescue Team Successfully Locates Missing Person Near Highway 101

On July 28, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM, North Coos Dispatch received a report of a missing person near mile marker 248.5 on Highway 101, off Bare Flat Road. Deputy Churchill responded promptly, gathering critical information to coordinate with the Coos County Search and Rescue Team (SART). The missing individual, Hilary, was last seen on July 27, 2025, around 2:30 PM.

Deputy Baker arrived as Incident Commander to oversee operations. SART deployed a canine unit to Hilary’s last known location, and the United States Coast Guard provided aerial support with a helicopter. The search continued late into the night, with Deputies Baker, Churchill, and SART narrowing down Hilary’s possible location. However, due to darkness and the steep, hazardous terrain, the search was suspended until the following morning.

At approximately 7:00 AM on July 29, 2025, Deputies Baker, Churchill, M.R. Smith, and multiple SART members resumed the search. By 9:50 AM, Hilary was located and safely escorted back to Highway 101, where medics from Bay Cities Ambulance were waiting. Hilary was transported to Bay Area Hospital for treatment of dehydration and minor injuries. We extend our gratitude to all agencies and personnel involved for their exceptional teamwork and dedication in successfully locating Hilary.

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