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DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - Two hikers were successfully rescued from Mt. Thielsen due to their level of preparedness.
On Friday, June 21, 2019, around 9:00 PM, dispatchers were notified that two SOS signals were being sent from Garmin inReach personal locator devices. Dispatchers were provided information regarding the two individuals who were registered with the devices.
Read MoreDiamond Lake, Ore. - On Monday, June 17, 2019, at about 12:30 pm, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was notified of a distress signal from a SPOT locator device. The location of the distress beacon was indicating an area of the Pacific Crest Trail on Mt.Thielsen.
Read MoreKlamath Falls, Ore. - Discover Klamath Visitor and Convention Bureau, in partnership with Two Rivers Art Gallery and Cycle Oregon, will host the Cycle Oregon Classic at Diamond Lake on September 11, 12, and 13, 2019.
Discover Klamath has graciously accepted the role of Community Manager and is currently seeking organizations to help assist by filling many roles and various aspects in order to successfully host the Cycle Oregon Classic. These organizations can be, but are not limited to: Church Groups, School Teams, Non-Profits, Service Organizations, and more.
Read MoreROSEBURG, Ore – Trout angling is still productive at Diamond Lake in eastern Douglas County, offering a fall fishing opportunity for anglers.
“This is a great time of year for hunters who are camped in the area to take a break and have a shot at some very nice-sized fish that are still willing to bite,” says Greg Huchko, Umpqua District fisheries biologist.
ODFW creel surveys estimate about three and a half fish per angler are being caught at Diamond Lake, and one fish per hour which is higher than this time last year. Anglers are also catching larger fish, with the average fish size at just over 15 inches.
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