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OHV rollover near Silverton occurred on ‘most dangerous stretch of road’An off-highway vehicle rollover outside Silverton that left four injured Monday happened when the vehicle went over the edge of what officials are calling “the most dangerous road in San Juan County.”...

"One missed step can be your last" – officials warn of the dangers of hiking after man plunges 600 feet to his deathThe tragic accident over the July 4 holiday underscores the intrinsic dangers of alpine hiking

Driver swerves off road along U.S. Highway 550 near Lime Creek horseshoe

... rescue teams from Silverton Medical Rescue, Silverton Volunteer Fire Department and Durango Fire Protection District assisted in a rope rescue mission to retrieve the driver...

In rugged San Juan County, more women than men involved with search www.durangoherald.com/articles/in-rugged-san-juan-county-more-women-than-men-involved-with-search-and-rescue/ and rescue

From left, Tyler George, director of Silverton Medical Rescue and team leader with San Juan County Search and Rescue; Erin Laine and Melissa Flynn, both with San Juan County Search and Rescue; and DeAnne Gallegos, San Juan County spokeswoman, in Silverton on Oct 17. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

Silverton Medical Rescue
Receives 'Valor Award'

Silverton Medical Rescue receives the first ever 'Award for Valor' from Colorado Mountain Club and Colorado Search & Rescue Board!

DATE: September 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton Medical Rescue Helps to Pass the Backcountry Search and Rescue Bill

Silverton Medical Rescue was involved in getting the legislation SB 21 -245, “The Backcountry Search and Rescue Bill”, passed by the Colorado State Legislature in the state session this year

DATE: June 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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