Valley of the Falls Search and Rescue Team

Valley of the Falls Search and Rescue Team

History

The birth of Valley of The Falls Search and Rescue Team came as the result of a senseless tragedy. Late one February afternoon in 1958 a 13 year old boy went climbing on the Big Falls in Forest Falls, California while his family was having a picnic in the area. The young boy slipped and fell over 300 feet and landed in a pile of rocks, but amazingly survived. His screams could be heard over the roar of the falls. Several rescue attempts were made by the Air Force Rangers through out the night, but to no avail. The boy froze to death during the night and his body was finally recovered in the morning.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens

can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

Margaret Meed

Purpose

Valley of The Falls Search and Rescue Team is a group of dedicated volunteers who care what happens to you while you are enjoying the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Team Members are on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year to search for people who are lost and to rescue those who are injured. The team is made up of volunteers from all walks of life: engineers, computer programmers, teachers, lawyers, mechanics, business professionals and police officers. The Valley of The Falls Search and Rescue Team is dedicated to helping those in need and educating the local communities about safety in the San Gorgonio Wilderness.

The Valley of the Falls and San Gorgonio Search and Rescue teams were once one. However, due to team growth and a need for more area coverage a second team was born.

Team history courtesy of the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team.

http://www.sgsar.org/

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