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UPDATE Lost Mt. Hood Climbers Found by Clackamas County Sheriff`s Search and Rescue Unit

The most recent information provided by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue coordinator on Mount Hood continues to be very encouraging.

(MT. HOOD, Ore.) - At 11:30pm, the 5 lost climbers were found and safely brought back to the Timberline Lodge. Efforts by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit and the Portland Mountain Rescue made for quick and safe rescue of the five men. All five hikers are reported to be in good condition with no injuries. There were no injuries to rescuers during the search efforts.

Through the use of GPS coordinates and a mountain locator unit search efforts were swift and resulted in the rescue of the hikers quicker than anticipated. A snow cat was used to safely retrieve and transport the hikers off the mountain.

Five Mountain Climbers Stranded on Mt. Hood

The group of five, depending on their needs and weather conditions, may have to spend the remainder of the night in their self-prepared snow cave.

(Mt. Hood, Ore.) - Members of The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Search and Rescue (SAR) Unit have responded to assist 5 mountain climbers on Mount Hood.

A CCSO Search and Rescue coordinator has started rescue procedures in response to these 5 climbers caught in a snow storm, with described whiteout conditions on Mount Hood.

Oregon Police Presence in Mt. Hood Corridor Boosted With Overtime Grants

Signs are placed on both ends of these safety corridors to inform travelers that they are entering these areas where traffic fines double where posted with double fine signs.

(PORTLAND) - An interagency traffic safety patrol Sunday kicked off extra enforcement directed by Oregon State Police troopers and Clackamas County sheriff deputies using overtime grant funds in the U.S. Highway 26 Mt. Hood Safety Corridor, one of six safety corridors around the State selected by the Oregon Department of Transportation to help law enforcement agencies pay overtime for dedicated traffic enforcement in these areas.

"There are currently 13 state highway safety corridors in Oregon," said Anne Holder, ODOT Safety Division Statewide Roadway Safety Program Manager.

Perilous Rescue on Mount Hood Ends for Rescued Climbers

Two of the rescued three are reported to be attending a reunion of the complete climbing party at Timberline Lodge.

(MOUNT HOOD) - 4:30 PM Update The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office reports the three climbers have been safely removed from the peril and turmoil that threatened their lives on Mount Hood.

One of the three climbers, whose name is being withheld until family notifications have been completed, has been transported to Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, in Portland.

Climbers Provided Warmth for Final Journey Down Oregon`s Mount Hood

The climbers are part of a party of 8 that required rescue on the mountain last night.

(GOVERNMENT CAMP) - 11:45 AM Update The Clackamas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue personnel indicate the 3 climbers are being warmed with hot liquids and dry clothing.

When this warming and hydrating session is complete; the attending rescue personnel will assist the climbers down the mountain. It is anticipated this return will require about three addtional hours to complete the rescue.

Climbers Found on Mount Hood: All is Well

As of 11:00 AM, rescuers report that the 3 climbers have been found and are in good condition.

(MOUNT HOOD) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that the search teams on the mountain have located and are with the 3 missing climbers at this time.

This early report indicates all is well with these rescued climbers and these rescue personnel will be assisting the 3 patients off the mountain as soon as
possible.

Congratulations to all rescue personnel involved.
The Clackamas County Sheriff's will be providing a news conference, update, at Timberline Lodge, at noon time today.

Harsh Weather on Mount Hood Hampering Search Efforts for 3 Stranded Climbers

The climbers, two women and a man, along with a dog, spent the night on Mt. Hood, cold and wet, but alive.

(GOVERNMENT CAMP) - Rescue efforts for the 3 climbers continue feverishly on Mount Hood.

Pinpointing the exact location of these climbers in White River Canyon of Mount Hood has been challenging; although, SAR personnel feel confident they have identified the precise location of the missing climbers.

Rescue personnel 'triangulated' on the MLU beacon signal which has been most beneficial in attempting to locate these climbers in the present white out and heavy snow conditions.

Efforts to Rescue 3 Climber`s on Oregon`s Mount Hood Intensify

The three, two women and a man, spent the night in a sleeping bag, cold and wet, but alive.

(GOVERNMENT CAMP) - Rescue efforts for the 3 climbers stranded on Oregon's Mount Hood since Sunday continue feverishly Monday morning.

Pinpointing the exact location of these climbers in White River Canyon of Mount Hood has been challenging; although, SAR personnel feel confident they have identified the precise location of the missing climbers.

UPDATE Oregon`s Mount Hood Search & Rescue Effort Moving Closer to Remaining 3

The weather conditions remain harsh with a stiff wind, freezing temperatures and heavy snow falling.

(MOUNT HOOD) - Rescue personnel on Mt. Hood say they are working diligently to reach the 3 climbers that remain in distress.

The most current information reveals a recent cell phone communication has been completed between the 3 climbers and a Portland Mountain Rescue coordinator.

Portland Mountain Rescue personnel are now assessing this new information received during this brief conversation and are considering options in dealing with this newly acquired information in their efforts to locate the group.

5 Climbers Rescued From Mt. Hood, 3 Still Stranded on Mountain

The 3 additional climbers who reportedly fell over a ledge are located some 150' down a steep section of the mountain very close to the rescued 5 climbers.

(MT. HOOD) - The 5 climbers rescued from Mount Hood have arrived at Timberline Lodge and are all reported in good condition.

The remaining 3 climbers are still being addressed by rescue personnel who remain on the mountain; enduring harsh weather conditions in an effort to locate and come to the aid of the missing 3 climbers.

These 3 climbers are the individuals who had reportedly fallen over a ledge, separated from the original climbing party and were out of communication.