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Search and rescue are staying busy in Eastern Madera County region




Madera County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue was very busy last week with back-toback calls in the mountains. Assisting agencies included Madera County Fire, Mariposa Sheriff, SkyLife, CHP air operations and CAL FIRE. Photo courtesy Madera County Sheriff’s OfficeWhether it’s because forest visitors are overestimating their own skills or underestimating the rugged environment, a combination of both these mindsets or just pure bum luck, local search and rescue experts have been busy lately.
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