SAR search rescue - Missing Person
Update: Avalanche Victim found dead - A missing Lake Tahoe skier was found dead Monday morning at the scene of a fresh avalanche, authorities said.The body of Christopher Trethaway, 39, was discovered near Cascade Lake, said Lt. Les Lovell of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.Trethaway had apparently gone skiing alone in the backcountry Sunday and failed to return.
On Sunday, 2-22-09, at about 6:30 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a
call regarding a possible missing person. According to the information, South Lake Tahoe local
Christopher Trethaway, 39 years of age, had apparently gone backcountry skiing on the previousday and has not been heard from since.
His car has been located at the Bayview Trailhead near Emerald Bay and all indications are that he went backcountry skiing alone in the Maggie’s Peaks area.
With limited light and stormy conditions, a “Hasty Team” search of the immediate area was
conducted by Search and Rescue personnel, but yielded no new information. Avalanche
conditions are extreme in this area due to the underlying icy snow pack and recent warmer wet
weather. The search was suspended until early this morning when ground teams re-deployed and hopefully conditions will improve allowing air support.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind anyone using the backcountry,
especially this time of year, of the importance of telling someone where you intend to go, how
long you plan to stay, and how many persons are in your party.
Respectfully,
Lt. Les Lovell, L84
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
Lake Tahoe Operations
(530) 573-3026
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