Even though the Search of February, 10 at Cape Arago did not locate the subject, it was considered a success.

 

    We cleared all areas of probability thereby giving law enforcement a certain amount of assurance that the subject was not in the area. Both the Oregon State Police and the Coos County Sheriff's Office thanked us and commended us for our professional efforts.

 

    We turned out both a groundpounder's team and several Amateur radio patrol units. The TAC unit was there with both Amateur Radio & SAR capabilities along with a computer and a printer. We had excellent maps.  Board members, JJ Kellum, Joe Doman and Bob Frost were on scene and would like to commend everyone involved for their professionalism and dedication.

    A special thanks goes to newcomers Chip DeLyria & Derrick Pennington. These guys have what it takes to be groundpounders.  A special thanks to Hams John Ireland, Bud Berliner and Loren Fleming for their support.  Amateur Radio really proved it's worth by filling in when the SAR frequency disappeared in the ravines above Cape Arago.