Idaho Army National Guard conducts three search and rescue missions in three days

Idaho Army National Guard conducts three search and rescue missions in three days

The Idaho Army National Guard conducted three successful search-and-rescue missions in three days last week, assisting local search-and-rescue agencies with rescues in remote parts of Ada and Custer counties.

“Whether our Soldiers are serving overseas in support of combat operations or responding to an emergency here at home, the Idaho National Guard is trained to operate in some of the most challenging environments imaginable,” said Maj. Gen. Tim Donnellan, adjutant general of Idaho.

On Friday night, an Idaho Army National Guard flight crew assisted Custer County authorities in rescuing a husband and wife who each suffered broken bones while hiking near Challis. The crew hoisted both hikers and transported them to the Challis Airport, where they were transferred to Air St. Luke’s for further medical care.

The previous day, Thursday, Sept. 17, an Idaho Army National Guard flight crew assisted Custer County Search and Rescue with the rescue of a 77-year-old man who suffered a broken leg near Redfish Lake. The crew hoisted the man and transported him to the Stanley Airport, where an ambulance was waitin...