Hikers lost in wilderness due to cellular device failure

Hikers lost in wilderness due to cellular device failure

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On July 18, 2023, at 2:20 PM, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) was advised of a lost group in the Sky Lakes Wilderness that was without water. The hiking party consisting of two adult males and a 10-year-old juvenile were navigating via a cellular electronic device that had lost its signal.

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Local business kickstarts funding campaign for volunteer First Responders, challenges community

Local business kickstarts funding campaign for volunteer First Responders, challenges community

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath Community Leadership Foundation announced Thursday generous contributions from Wilsonart to assist two critical local volunteer organizations. The first contribution will assist volunteer firefighters in replacing and restoring materials and supplies damaged and exhausted in this year’s Bootleg and other wildfires. The second contribution is to aid the volunteer Search and Rescue organization within the Klamath County Sheriff’s office.

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