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The city has so far donated nearly 13,000 portions of deer meat to a food bank and has given the antlers and hides to Indigenous communities for making artisanal products.
Dog death toll mounts as contagious canine virus spreads across Windsor
Author of the article:Trevor Wilhelm
Published Dec 17, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
A highly contagious and deadly dog virus has spread beyond its downtown Windsor ground zero and has now claimed the lives of 14 dogs, with 21 more now in quarantine
After vaccinating 65 dogs over the weekend in the Glengarry neighbourhood, animal welfare officials are planning more mobile clinics elsewhere in Windsor to try and stem the surge of canine parvovirus.
“It is an infectious disease, it can spread easily,” Lynnette Bain, executive director of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society, told the Star Monday.
“Some people are taking their dogs into parks and walking them down the street. That’s how it is transported from animal to animal.”
The local humane society has been joined by Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services (AWS) and the Hamilton-Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the fight.
They set up a mobile vaccination clinic on Saturday at 333 Glengarry Ave., where it’s believed the outbreak began.
The Star first reported last week that canine parvovirus had suddenly started rippling through the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation’s Glengarry apartment buildings.
At the time, one dog was confirmed dead from the virus. The case count has since swelled.
“To date, AWS has removed 21 dogs which were either sick or at risk of becoming sick,” Brent Ross, a spokesperson for Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General, told the Star in an email on Monday.
“AWS is aware of 14 dogs having passed away, some of which died prior to AWS engagement. The total number of infected dogs remains unknown.”
Ross also confirmed the virus appears to be spreading beyond the initial hot spot.
“AWS is aware of more cases of parvovirus concerns in the community and is working with humane society partners to hold additional clinics in partnership Windsor-Essex Humane Society and Hamilton-Burlington SPCA,” he said.
The times and locations of the additional clinics had not been confirmed by the Star’s Tuesday print deadline.
“We’re going to be regrouping on the next steps,” said Bain. “Sixty-five dogs were vaccinated, but we know the population is larger. We obviously want to get more. And some dogs will need to be boosted. Once they get their first set of vaccines they will need a booster if they’ve never been vaccinated before.”
Canine parvovirus is one of the most serious viruses affecting dogs. It’s extremely contagious, and particularly dangerous to puppies and unvaccinated pets. The death rate is high in untreated cases.
Symptoms include vomiting, fever, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite and weight loss.
The virus spreads easily through contact with infected dogs, direct or indirect contact with feces from infected dogs or contact with other virus-contaminated surfaces.
Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services, which is leading the response, called in the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA because it has a special licence for a mobile vaccination clinic.
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society does not have such a licence. Bain said waiting for the Windsor humane society to acquire the licence would have wasted precious time in the middle of a fast-spreading outbreak.
“Having a collaborative effort is really important,” she said. “It’s not something you can snuff out in one attempt. It’s outreach, education, providing access to care.
“It’s a complicated thing. There’s no one silver bullet. But it’s multiple agencies working together to improve the landscape.”
Aside from vaccination, Ross said there are several ways dog owners can protect their pets. Those measures include picking up after your dog and keeping your animal clean.
He said pet owners should avoid dog parks, boarding facilities, and any other place they feel is “unclean” or where pets could encounter unvaccinated animals.
Also avoid sharing equipment like dog bowls, toys, and grooming tools, he said.
Animal Welfare Services is also “strongly recommending” that concerned dog owners immediately reach out to their veterinarian.
“Prevention is key in protecting dogs from this disease,” said Ross.
twilhelm@postmedia.com
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Author of the article:Trevor Wilhelm
Published Dec 17, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
A highly contagious and deadly dog virus has spread beyond its downtown Windsor ground zero and has now claimed the lives of 14 dogs, with 21 more now in quarantine
After vaccinating 65 dogs over the weekend in the Glengarry neighbourhood, animal welfare officials are planning more mobile clinics elsewhere in Windsor to try and stem the surge of canine parvovirus.
“It is an infectious disease, it can spread easily,” Lynnette Bain, executive director of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society, told the Star Monday.
“Some people are taking their dogs into parks and walking them down the street. That’s how it is transported from animal to animal.”
The local humane society has been joined by Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services (AWS) and the Hamilton-Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the fight.
They set up a mobile vaccination clinic on Saturday at 333 Glengarry Ave., where it’s believed the outbreak began.
The Star first reported last week that canine parvovirus had suddenly started rippling through the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation’s Glengarry apartment buildings.
At the time, one dog was confirmed dead from the virus. The case count has since swelled.
“To date, AWS has removed 21 dogs which were either sick or at risk of becoming sick,” Brent Ross, a spokesperson for Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General, told the Star in an email on Monday.
“AWS is aware of 14 dogs having passed away, some of which died prior to AWS engagement. The total number of infected dogs remains unknown.”
Ross also confirmed the virus appears to be spreading beyond the initial hot spot.
“AWS is aware of more cases of parvovirus concerns in the community and is working with humane society partners to hold additional clinics in partnership Windsor-Essex Humane Society and Hamilton-Burlington SPCA,” he said.
The times and locations of the additional clinics had not been confirmed by the Star’s Tuesday print deadline.
“We’re going to be regrouping on the next steps,” said Bain. “Sixty-five dogs were vaccinated, but we know the population is larger. We obviously want to get more. And some dogs will need to be boosted. Once they get their first set of vaccines they will need a booster if they’ve never been vaccinated before.”
Canine parvovirus is one of the most serious viruses affecting dogs. It’s extremely contagious, and particularly dangerous to puppies and unvaccinated pets. The death rate is high in untreated cases.
Symptoms include vomiting, fever, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite and weight loss.
The virus spreads easily through contact with infected dogs, direct or indirect contact with feces from infected dogs or contact with other virus-contaminated surfaces.
Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services, which is leading the response, called in the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA because it has a special licence for a mobile vaccination clinic.
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society does not have such a licence. Bain said waiting for the Windsor humane society to acquire the licence would have wasted precious time in the middle of a fast-spreading outbreak.
“Having a collaborative effort is really important,” she said. “It’s not something you can snuff out in one attempt. It’s outreach, education, providing access to care.
“It’s a complicated thing. There’s no one silver bullet. But it’s multiple agencies working together to improve the landscape.”
Aside from vaccination, Ross said there are several ways dog owners can protect their pets. Those measures include picking up after your dog and keeping your animal clean.
He said pet owners should avoid dog parks, boarding facilities, and any other place they feel is “unclean” or where pets could encounter unvaccinated animals.
Also avoid sharing equipment like dog bowls, toys, and grooming tools, he said.
Animal Welfare Services is also “strongly recommending” that concerned dog owners immediately reach out to their veterinarian.
“Prevention is key in protecting dogs from this disease,” said Ross.
twilhelm@postmedia.com
‘No silver bullet’ — Dog death toll mounts as contagious canine virus spreads across Windsor
At least 14 dogs now dead and 21 remain in quarantine amid a canine virus outbreak that has spread beyond downtown Windsor's ground zero.
Dog owners in Windsor warned of deadly parvovirus
Author of the article:Canadian Press
Canadian Press
Liam Casey
Published Dec 18, 2024 • 1 minute read
Ontario is warning dog owners in downtown Windsor about a viral outbreak that has left more than a dozen pets dead.
The province’s Animal Welfare Services says concerned dog owners should check in with their veterinarians amid a parvovirus outbreak.
Chief Animal Welfare Inspector Melanie Milczynski says 14 dogs have died so far and 21 dogs were either sick or at risk of becoming sick.
Milczynski says 65 dogs were vaccinated during a recent clinic and owners need to act quickly if they suspect something is amiss with their dogs.
She says parvovirus can progress quickly without treatment.
Milczynski says owners should ensure their dogs are up to date with their vaccinations as it is a preventable disease.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 18, 2024.
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Author of the article:Canadian Press
Canadian Press
Liam Casey
Published Dec 18, 2024 • 1 minute read
Ontario is warning dog owners in downtown Windsor about a viral outbreak that has left more than a dozen pets dead.
The province’s Animal Welfare Services says concerned dog owners should check in with their veterinarians amid a parvovirus outbreak.
Chief Animal Welfare Inspector Melanie Milczynski says 14 dogs have died so far and 21 dogs were either sick or at risk of becoming sick.
Milczynski says 65 dogs were vaccinated during a recent clinic and owners need to act quickly if they suspect something is amiss with their dogs.
She says parvovirus can progress quickly without treatment.
Milczynski says owners should ensure their dogs are up to date with their vaccinations as it is a preventable disease.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 18, 2024.
Dog owners in Windsor warned of deadly parvovirus
Ontario is warning dog owners in downtown Windsor about a viral outbreak that has left more than a dozen pets dead.
Why wouldn't a person vaccinate their pets? If expense is the issue, in Edmonton at least, you can get a prescription from the vet & go to a pharmacy specifically for animals & get the vax & give it to them yourself. It's WAAAYYYY cheaper! Perhaps other cities don't have such a place??Dog owners in Windsor warned of deadly parvovirus
Author of the article:Canadian Press
Canadian Press
Liam Casey
Published Dec 18, 2024 • 1 minute read
Ontario is warning dog owners in downtown Windsor about a viral outbreak that has left more than a dozen pets dead.
The province’s Animal Welfare Services says concerned dog owners should check in with their veterinarians amid a parvovirus outbreak.
Chief Animal Welfare Inspector Melanie Milczynski says 14 dogs have died so far and 21 dogs were either sick or at risk of becoming sick.
Milczynski says 65 dogs were vaccinated during a recent clinic and owners need to act quickly if they suspect something is amiss with their dogs.
She says parvovirus can progress quickly without treatment.
Milczynski says owners should ensure their dogs are up to date with their vaccinations as it is a preventable disease.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 18, 2024.
Dog owners in Windsor warned of deadly parvovirus
Ontario is warning dog owners in downtown Windsor about a viral outbreak that has left more than a dozen pets dead.
A legend. Fine slugger, sneaky base stealer. Sorry he's gone.
Consumer alert issued after liquid-burning firepit blamed for couple's death
Author of the article
ostmedia News
Published Dec 22, 2024 • 2 minute read
Liquid-burning firepits reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple and injured others.
Liquid-burning firepits reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple and injured others.
A liquid-burning firepit reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple, while other incidents have injured dozens of other people.
Last Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a consumer alert pointing to the popular portable liquid-burning firepits being a “hazard” to consumers. The products “violate the requirements in voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19,” the alert said.
“Stop using alcohol or other liquid-burning firepits that violate voluntary standards and present flame jetting and fire hazards,” the message from the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. “Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of these products. Sellers should stop selling these products.”
In June, New Hampshire residents Herm and Thelma Stolzenburg were both engulfed in flames after a tabletop firepit shot out flames as they were sitting with family, CBS News reported, per People.
The couple, who were both 93, died a week later after the fire left them with severe third-degree burns, the outlet said.
“All of a sudden, these flames shot out and like a blow torch is all I describe it as. That totally took over both my parents’ bodies,” daughter Dee McEneaney told CBS affiliate WBZ-TV a month after her parents’ death.
The Stolzenburgs weren’t the only ones severely burned by the firepits. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said in its alert that there had been at least 60 injuries since 2019.
CBS News said that Katelyn Little of Massachusetts also found herself engulfed in flames, but survived.
Little told WBZ-TV that after setting up the firepit, she had to jump into the nearby pool to put out the flames. She was hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns.
“I was there for a total of four days being treated by the burn unit with daily dressing changes and soaks and I didn’t get out of bed for four days. I couldn’t walk. It was just, it was horrible,” Little told the outlet.
On Oct. 17, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled close to 90,000 Colsen-branded firepits after dozens of people reported similar burn injuries.
torontosun.com
Author of the article
ostmedia NewsPublished Dec 22, 2024 • 2 minute read
Liquid-burning firepits reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple and injured others.
Liquid-burning firepits reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple and injured others.
A liquid-burning firepit reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple, while other incidents have injured dozens of other people.
Last Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a consumer alert pointing to the popular portable liquid-burning firepits being a “hazard” to consumers. The products “violate the requirements in voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19,” the alert said.
“Stop using alcohol or other liquid-burning firepits that violate voluntary standards and present flame jetting and fire hazards,” the message from the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. “Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of these products. Sellers should stop selling these products.”
In June, New Hampshire residents Herm and Thelma Stolzenburg were both engulfed in flames after a tabletop firepit shot out flames as they were sitting with family, CBS News reported, per People.
The couple, who were both 93, died a week later after the fire left them with severe third-degree burns, the outlet said.
“All of a sudden, these flames shot out and like a blow torch is all I describe it as. That totally took over both my parents’ bodies,” daughter Dee McEneaney told CBS affiliate WBZ-TV a month after her parents’ death.
The Stolzenburgs weren’t the only ones severely burned by the firepits. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said in its alert that there had been at least 60 injuries since 2019.
CBS News said that Katelyn Little of Massachusetts also found herself engulfed in flames, but survived.
Little told WBZ-TV that after setting up the firepit, she had to jump into the nearby pool to put out the flames. She was hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns.
“I was there for a total of four days being treated by the burn unit with daily dressing changes and soaks and I didn’t get out of bed for four days. I couldn’t walk. It was just, it was horrible,” Little told the outlet.
On Oct. 17, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled close to 90,000 Colsen-branded firepits after dozens of people reported similar burn injuries.
Consumer alert issued after liquid-burning firepit blamed for couple's death
A liquid-burning firepit reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple, while other incidents have injured dozens of other people.
might be a good idea not to use this to roast anything.Consumer alert issued after liquid-burning firepit blamed for couple's death
Author of the article
Published Dec 22, 2024 • 2 minute read
Liquid-burning firepits reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple and injured others.
Liquid-burning firepits reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple and injured others.
A liquid-burning firepit reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple, while other incidents have injured dozens of other people.
Last Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a consumer alert pointing to the popular portable liquid-burning firepits being a “hazard” to consumers. The products “violate the requirements in voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19,” the alert said.
“Stop using alcohol or other liquid-burning firepits that violate voluntary standards and present flame jetting and fire hazards,” the message from the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. “Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of these products. Sellers should stop selling these products.”
In June, New Hampshire residents Herm and Thelma Stolzenburg were both engulfed in flames after a tabletop firepit shot out flames as they were sitting with family, CBS News reported, per People.
The couple, who were both 93, died a week later after the fire left them with severe third-degree burns, the outlet said.
“All of a sudden, these flames shot out and like a blow torch is all I describe it as. That totally took over both my parents’ bodies,” daughter Dee McEneaney told CBS affiliate WBZ-TV a month after her parents’ death.
The Stolzenburgs weren’t the only ones severely burned by the firepits. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said in its alert that there had been at least 60 injuries since 2019.
CBS News said that Katelyn Little of Massachusetts also found herself engulfed in flames, but survived.
Little told WBZ-TV that after setting up the firepit, she had to jump into the nearby pool to put out the flames. She was hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns.
“I was there for a total of four days being treated by the burn unit with daily dressing changes and soaks and I didn’t get out of bed for four days. I couldn’t walk. It was just, it was horrible,” Little told the outlet.
On Oct. 17, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled close to 90,000 Colsen-branded firepits after dozens of people reported similar burn injuries.
Consumer alert issued after liquid-burning firepit blamed for couple's death
A liquid-burning firepit reportedly led to the death of a New Hampshire couple, while other incidents have injured dozens of other people.
Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Dec 25, 2024 • 2 minute read
An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall.
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold across the continent.
Northwest Naturals, a pet food company based in Portland, Ore., said Tuesday it had voluntarily recalled one batch of its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for the virus. The product was sold through distributors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, as well as British Columbia.
“We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food,” Oregon Department of Agriculture state veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz said in a Tuesday news release. “This cat was strictly an indoor cat; it was not exposed to the virus in its environment, and results from the genome sequencing confirmed that the virus recovered from the raw pet food and infected cat were exact matches to each other.”
The recalled product is packaged in two-pound plastic bags with “best if used by” dates of May 21, 2026, and June 23, 2026. The company and Oregon authorities said that consumers who bought the recalled product should throw it away immediately and contact the place of purchase for a refund.
No human cases of bird flu have been linked to the incident, but those who were in contact with the cat are being monitored for flu symptoms, Oregon authorities said.
More than 60 people in eight states have been infected, with mostly mild illnesses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the nation’s first known severe illness caused by the virus, health officials said last week.
So far, the CDC has confirmed one human case of bird flu in Oregon. The person was linked to a previously reported outbreak at a commercial poultry operation and fully recovered after experiencing mild illness, according to a November news release from the Oregon Health Authority.
In late October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a pig at a backyard farm in Oregon was found to have bird flu, marking the first detection of the virus in U.S. swine.
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Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Dec 25, 2024 • 2 minute read
An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall.
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold across the continent.
Northwest Naturals, a pet food company based in Portland, Ore., said Tuesday it had voluntarily recalled one batch of its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for the virus. The product was sold through distributors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, as well as British Columbia.
“We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food,” Oregon Department of Agriculture state veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz said in a Tuesday news release. “This cat was strictly an indoor cat; it was not exposed to the virus in its environment, and results from the genome sequencing confirmed that the virus recovered from the raw pet food and infected cat were exact matches to each other.”
The recalled product is packaged in two-pound plastic bags with “best if used by” dates of May 21, 2026, and June 23, 2026. The company and Oregon authorities said that consumers who bought the recalled product should throw it away immediately and contact the place of purchase for a refund.
No human cases of bird flu have been linked to the incident, but those who were in contact with the cat are being monitored for flu symptoms, Oregon authorities said.
More than 60 people in eight states have been infected, with mostly mild illnesses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the nation’s first known severe illness caused by the virus, health officials said last week.
So far, the CDC has confirmed one human case of bird flu in Oregon. The person was linked to a previously reported outbreak at a commercial poultry operation and fully recovered after experiencing mild illness, according to a November news release from the Oregon Health Authority.
In late October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a pig at a backyard farm in Oregon was found to have bird flu, marking the first detection of the virus in U.S. swine.
Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu
An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall.
James Earl Carter, 39th President of the United States, 1924-2024.
Maybe not the best president but a good person......RIP
2 Oregon men die from exposure in forest after Sasquatch search
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Dec 29, 2024 • 1 minute read
STEVENSON, Wash. — Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch, authorities said Saturday.
The 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said via Facebook. The weather and the men’s lack of preparedness led the office to draw that conclusion, it said.
Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
The two men were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which is about 240 kilometres northeast of Portland.
A family member reported them missing at around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing.
Sixty volunteer search-and-rescue personnel helped in the three-day search, including canine, drone and ground teams. The Coast Guard used infrared technology to search from the air.
Authorities used camera recordings to locate the vehicle used by the pair off Oklahoma Road near Willard, which is on the southern border of the national forest.
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Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Dec 29, 2024 • 1 minute read
STEVENSON, Wash. — Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch, authorities said Saturday.
The 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said via Facebook. The weather and the men’s lack of preparedness led the office to draw that conclusion, it said.
Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
The two men were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which is about 240 kilometres northeast of Portland.
A family member reported them missing at around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing.
Sixty volunteer search-and-rescue personnel helped in the three-day search, including canine, drone and ground teams. The Coast Guard used infrared technology to search from the air.
Authorities used camera recordings to locate the vehicle used by the pair off Oklahoma Road near Willard, which is on the southern border of the national forest.
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
CHRISTMAS SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION SPANS THREE DAYS, ENDING IN TRAGEDY 12/28/2024 – Two Portland men lost their lives while searching for Sasquatch in eastern Skamania County. On 12/25/2024,...
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2 Oregon men die from exposure in forest after Sasquatch search
Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch.
maga -22 Oregon men die from exposure in forest after Sasquatch search
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Dec 29, 2024 • 1 minute read
STEVENSON, Wash. — Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch, authorities said Saturday.
The 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said via Facebook. The weather and the men’s lack of preparedness led the office to draw that conclusion, it said.
Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
The two men were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which is about 240 kilometres northeast of Portland.
A family member reported them missing at around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing.
Sixty volunteer search-and-rescue personnel helped in the three-day search, including canine, drone and ground teams. The Coast Guard used infrared technology to search from the air.
Authorities used camera recordings to locate the vehicle used by the pair off Oklahoma Road near Willard, which is on the southern border of the national forest.
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
CHRISTMAS SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION SPANS THREE DAYS, ENDING IN TRAGEDY 12/28/2024 – Two Portland men lost their lives while searching for Sasquatch in eastern Skamania County. On 12/25/2024,...2 Oregon men die from exposure in forest after Sasquatch search
Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch.
Mr. Hanoomansingh was a great teacher and a great neighbour. May he rest well.
