CCSO release - On 11/24/2024, at about 4:20 PM, the North Coos Dispatch Center received a text-to-911 message from Apple SOS via satellite service regarding an unknown emergency in the area of the Doerner Fir Trailhead located in the remote Burnt Mountain area of Coos County. The reporting person told Dispatchers they were stuck in the river. Members of Myrtle Point Fire Department as well as the Coos County Search and Rescue Coordinator responded to the area.  When help arrived, they found Emily Hopfer clinging to a log in a stream below the end of the Doerner Fir Trailhead. Also on scene was a male, Erick Lowe who was transported to a Douglas County Hospital and treated. While on scene, it was learned that Emily had been in the river for about two hours before rescue personnel could make it to the scene. Deputies who have received specialized training in Swift Water-Rescue responded to the scene and prepared to safely recover Emily from the log she was located on. A rope system was established and the Deputy, in a dry suit, made it to Emily and began to prepare her to be moved. While getting Emily rigged for safe traverse of the stream, Emily went into Cardiac Arrest. Emily was quickly moved to land and lifesaving efforts, including CPR and medicines available to paramedics, were administered to Emily, but unfortunately were not successful in reviving her. Additionally, the water at that location was very cold and first responders found themselves in a snow slurry in the area.  Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies maintained vigil throughout the night and the following morning members of Myrtle Point Fire Department, Coquille Fire Department, Greenacres Fire Department, Bandon Fire Department, Camas Valley Fire Department, Coos Forest Protection Association, and Douglas County Search and Rescue made the trek to Emily and recovered her remains.  In order to get to Emily, a rope safety system had to be established to ensure rescue personnel did not fall into the water at the location.  Next-of-kin was notified and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.  The Coos County Sheriff’s Office urges the public as we recreate in the beautiful areas of Coos County it is important that we stay on established trails unless we are familiar with the areas we are in or are prepared for the conditions we may find ourselves in while recreating.