Extensive search for missing, fallen climber on Mount Jefferson continues for third day
US Geological Survey file
Witness lost sight of Salem man after he fell several hundred feet
ALBANY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- An extensive search for a missing climber from Salem who reportedly fell several hundred feet during a descent of Mount Jefferson was in its third day Sunday, Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm said.
Around 11:45 a.m. Friday, Linn County dispatchers received information regarding a climber falling during a descent on Mount Jefferson. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office received the initial information and started sending resources to the area and planning for a rescue.