Emergency Crews Rescued Injured Rafter on Rogue River
The 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a rafter with a severe leg injury in the Wild and Scenic section on the Rogue River west of Galice Tuesday.
This information came in via text using a Garmin GPS device since there is no cell coverage in the area. Due to the remoteness of the area, it was believed Search and Rescue personnel or other Rescuers would not have been able to make contact or float to the subject’s location for an extended period of time.
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office was able to coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend who was able to assist by launching a rescue helicopter.
The helicopter was able to land nearby, provide initial medical aid, and fly the injured rafter to an area hospital for assessment and treatment.
This is a reminder that when rafting or enjoying the river, please make sure you are prepared for medical emergencies and have alternate forms of communication in rural areas. Additionally, share your routes and expected return time with someone before leaving.
Posted on 7/22/26 6:56AM by Alex Bauer
