Bend, Ore. – Today at about 9:20 a.m.The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Division received a call from a hiker, who was in the area of south Green Lake. The reporting party said he had come across 35 year old Keya Mitra, of Portland who was “wandering around” the area of the Green Lakes camp sites.
Mitra had told the reporting party she had been hiking alone in the South Sister area the previous day and had fallen several times, becoming disoriented. Mitra had further stated she had been walking in the area all throughout the night. The reporting party was concerned enough about Mitra’s condition he committed to stay with her until DCSO SAR personnel arrived.
14 DCSO SAR Volunteers were activated, arriving at the Green Lakes Trailhead at about 11:15am.
DCSO SAR Volunteers hiked about 4.3 miles (packing a wheeled litter), arriving at Mitra’s location at about 12:45pm. The SAR Volunteers assessed and reported Mitra’s physical condition at which time it was decided she would be transported via wheeled litter back to Green Lakes Trailhead to be further evaluated by Sunriver Fire personnel. Sunriver Fire personnel then transported Mitra to St. Charles Hospital in Bend for further evaluation.
Details of Mitra’s planned hiking activity the previous day are still not fully known. Mitra was in possession of a day pack, but it was not her intent to stay overnight in the wilderness. It is unknown if she had the “10 Essentials for Wilderness Survival”, which would include sources for: navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first-aid supplies, fire, repair kit/tools, nutrition, hydration and emergency shelter.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Division would encourage individuals recreating in the wilderness, not to do so alone if possible. Always include friends or family members in on your recreating plans and ensure they know to call the appropriate law enforcement agency in case of an emergency.
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