Lost hunters rescued near Pine Canyon in Fremont County

The following is a news release from Fremont County Search and Rescue.

FREMONT COUNTY — Two male hunters were rescued after they became disoriented while hunting Pine Canyon area in Fremont County on Friday.

The men walked until they had adequate cell service to call 911. Fremont County Dispatch pinpointed their location using cell phone tracking. Rescuers rode side-by-sides as far as possible and walked the rest of the way to their location.

Members from Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCSAR), along with Fremont County officers, responded to assist them.

The rescuers walked with the hunters back to the side-by-sides and transported them to their own vehicle.

A reminder to anyone enjoying summer/fall recreation activities — whether hunting, fishing, camping, boating, ATVing, trail riding, biking or hiking:

• Pay special attention to your location when recreating in Fremont County. Watch for landmarks that could potentially help rescuers locate you.
• If you have a GPS, cell phone or FRS radio, be sure to take them with you, but do not rely on them entirely for a safe rescue if you find yourself in trouble or stranded. Find the emergency channel for the area, if available. Make sure all members of your party are monitoring the same channel when you are with a group.
• Use extreme caution whether hunting, fishing, hiking, and/or water related activities. Fremont County has many canyons, hills, ravines and other geographic features, and a person can quickly become disoriented and confused.
• The numerous waters-ways in the county are unpredictable and sometimes potentially dangerous and can quickly turn an enjoyable activity into disaster.
• Take necessary equipment and survival gear when venturing into the back country.
• Dress appropriately for your activities.
• Plan ahead. Make sure you know the area you are heading into before heading into it.
• If possible, avoid participating in activities without a buddy or companion.
• Tell someone where you are going and stick to that plan, narrow the area, and most of all, let someone know WHERE you are planning to go and WHEN you are to return!
• If you find yourself in trouble, stop, take a look around you, make mental notes or write them down in relation to any features or landmarks that would assist in your rescue.
• Do not go any farther unless you are in danger. The farther you go, the more complicated and dangerous it is to get yourself to safety, making rescue efforts more difficult and dangerous.

Fremont County Search & Rescue, FCSAR is a nonprofit organization relying heavily on donations from people and businesses that appreciate and desire to support our efforts. All FCSAR members are 100% non-paid volunteers. All donations are tax deductible.