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Rallying for Rescuers

Community donates about $74K to replace equipment after Skamania County search and rescue hit by thieves

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Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue replaced all of its stolen equipment, including swift-water gear, above, after raising almost $74,000 in an online fundraiser. (Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue)

About 1,000 people chipped in money to rescue the rescuers.

The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue nonprofit organization raised close to $74,000 on GoFundMe to replace the lifesaving equipment that it lost to thieves Dec. 28.

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