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Grandfather and grandson overdue on dayhike
Bill
Frenette, 57, and Jonathan Frenette, 14, started
hiking on Wednesday the 3rd. They were to do a
loop hike up to Wild Horse Peak and meet back at
Dripping Springs Campground.
RMRU was contacted and responded on by
3:00am Thursday morning. Desert Sheriff's Search
and Rescue (DSSAR) also responded. A footprint
was soon located and a picture was taken to be
distributed to the searchers. Three search teams
were formed and sent into the field. Riverside
Sheriff's Helicopter, Star 80, arrived shortly
after first light. Star 80 was in the air for
seven minutes before they spotted the missing
hikers. They were in good condition and hiking.
The search team that was closest to the hikers
were redirected to their location. The other two
teams returned to base. By 11:05am Bill and John
were back in base.
RMRU
members present: Jim Fairchild, Travis Henderson,
Darrell Bell, Ray Hussey, and Mona Landfield.
DSSAR members present: Sharon
Ollenburger, Roger Keezer, Alan Franks &
Richard Dolezal.
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