17 February 2009

CAP: Utah Wing assists in lost snowmobiler search

UTAH – A Nevada couple missing for three days after failing to return from a snowmobile outing in southern Utah was found the afternoon of Feb. 11 after a search that included a Cedar Composite Squadron aircrew.

Randall Wendt, 52, and his wife, Vicki Wendt, 51, who had been reported missing Feb. 8, were found about 5 p.m. about one mile northeast of state Route 14 at its junction with state Route 148. Randall Wendt was released from Valley View Medical Center after treatment, while his wife was taken by Life Flight to Las Vegas for treatment of severe frostbite to her extremities, authorities said.

The Civil Air Patrol aircrew had mobilized the morning of Feb. 11 after receiving a call for assistance from Iron County Sheriff Search & Rescue. Iron County Sheriff Mark Gower had contacted the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center to request air support in the Cedar Breaks area of southern Utah.
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