Washington sheriff proposes $1,000 fine for reckless hikers amid surge in rescues

Washington sheriff proposes $1,000 fine for reckless hikers amid surge in rescues

So far in 2025, Skamania County deputies have responded to 42 rescue calls, just shy of the total for all of last year.

Measuring Posts Installed At Slot Canyon After Multiple Lodged Hikers Required Rescue

Utah’s slot canyons are undoubtedly some of the coolest geological features in America but they do tend to get a bit claustrophobic at certain choke points and careful consideration is warranted before making the decision to enter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRISTAN & CARA | TRAVEL COUPLE (@tc.travels) One such slot canyon is so narrow that multiple hikers have gotten lodged in it over the years prompting the Bureau of Land M…

Western Washington Sheriff Seeks to Fine Unprepared Hikers That Require Rescue

STEVENSON, WA – Following a dramatic surge in search and rescue operations, Skamania County Sheriff Summer Scheyer is proposing a new county ordinance aimed at holding individuals accountable for reckless or negligent behavior that results in search and rescue deployment. The Sheriff’s Office reported a 400% increase in rescue missions in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. In June, missions rose 550% year over year, putting the county …