Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
The Whitman County Sheriff's Posse marches along during the Slippery Gulch 2021 parade.
ENDICOTT - The Whitman County Sheriff's Posse underwent search and rescue training last Saturday, June 12, at the Escure Ranch Recreation Area northwest of Endicott.
The lost hiker simulated search included eight equestrian riders, two ATV teams, and two base camp participants. Marv Pillers, of the Latah Mounted Sheriff's Posse, assisted.
The exercise included map reading, radio protocols, searching by a grid, running field teams and ATV, and equine safety.
"Equine mounted searches have many benefits as the horses are quieter than ATVs, can cover more ground on rougher terrain than searchers on foot, and give a higher vantage point allowing us to search a wider field of vision," said posse member Angie Senter.
The event was the first search and rescue training for the current posse. Future training exercises are planned for man-tracking and large animal rescue.
Garth Meyer is a former Whitman County Gazette reporter.
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