Hope SAR urges people not to raft on area river after 3rd rescue of its type this summer

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“The Skagit River is not in good shape for rafting right now. This is the third call Hope SAR has received this summer for rafting issues on the Skagit,” Hope SAR said. “These subjects had already portaged around two other problems on the river since setting off that day, but were met with a massive log jam that could not be crossed. They were able to bushwhacked to the sandbar we picked them up on but land access to the road can be quite far in places like this and the terrain is nearly impassable.”

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Fortunately, the trio carried essentials with them that enabled them to call for help in a no-cell phone service area, and to keep themselves warm and safe during the night. Hope SAR learned that the three individuals attempted a self-rescue but called for help when they concluded they needed help.