Two men in their late 20's from the Willamette Valley, who were stranded nearly 400 feet above the ground on a narrow ledge at Smith Rock State Park, were brought to safety after a complex nighttime rescue. Deschutes County Search & Rescue volunteers responded Monday evening when ropes became wedged in rocks, trapping the climbers in an area known as “Wherever I May Roam.” Navigating steep and exposed terrain in cold overnight conditions, SAR experts reached the men and secured them before conducting a technical descent. The climbers, who began their adventure earlier that day, were uninjured but cold and underprepared for the dropping temperatures. The successful operation concluded around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday.



