Malibu Search and Rescue Team (Malibu SAR)

Three 19 year old males and four females (18-20 years old), went for a hike at 11 am today in @malibucreeksp and required rescuing at about 4 pm after two of the hikers became stranded on a cliffside and 5 others were stranded deep in the Gorge area. All were wet and cold, but uninjured. Teamwork by #malibusar #lacofireairops #lacountyfirefighters #losthillssheriffsstation #castateparks and #lacountyfd resulted in all seven hikers being safely rescued. While an #LACountyFire... helicopter hoisted the five hikers that were stranded in the Gorge, #malibusar rescuers hiked the Butte to rescue the two hikers stranded on the cliffside. The rescue concluded three hours later. #teamwork #sar #searchandrescue #savinglives #firstresponders LASD Reserve Forces DetailLost Hills Sheriff's StationLASD Recruitment UnitLASD Reserve Forces DetailTeam WendyMountain Rescue AssociationCalifornia Region of the Mountain Rescue AssociationCalifornia Reserve Peace Officers AssociationLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentLASD HeadquartersLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentCMCPelican ProfessionalLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentMcCormick Ambulance See more

Male adult suffering a medical emergency in the hills near Tuna Canyon was rescued today by #malibusar and #lacountyfire personnel. The man, who was in distress, was carried out using a rescue basket and treated by awaiting fire medics. #sar #searchandrescue #teamwork #firstresponders #savinglives LASD Reserve Forces DetailLost Hills Sheriff's StationLASD Recruitment UnitLASD Reserve Forces DetailTeam WendyLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentMountain Rescue AssociationCalifornia Reserve Peace Officers AssociationCalifornia Region of the Mountain Rescue AssociationLASD HeadquartersLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentCMCLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentPelican ProfessionalLos Angeles County Fire Department

Despite six callouts for 2022, including one today, our training must go on. Here we are prepping for our Mountain Rescue Association recertification test for high angle rock rescue that will occur in March. We have the beautiful and challenging #stoneypoint just down the road making for ideal conditions. #sar #searchandrescue #teamwork #savinglives #firstresponders #cliffrescue California Region of the Mountain Rescue Association LASD Reserve Forces DetailLASD Recruitment UnitLost Hills Sheriff's StationTeam WendyLASD Reserve Forces DetailLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentCalifornia Reserve Peace Officers AssociationLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department Pelican ProfessionalCMC

Our 5th rescue of 2022 involved three hikers who found themselves stranded on a Boulder in the #RockPool at the water feature in Malibu Creek State Park. #malibusar #lacountyfire #castateparks responded to rescue the two males and one female. Fortunately, conditions were far better last night than on Monday night and we were able to reach the hikers by boat. Everyone was able to be safely evacuated with the rescue ending before midnight. #sar #sesrchandrescue #teamwork #savi...nglives #firstresponders Lost Hills Sheriff's StationLASD Reserve Forces DetailLASD Reserve Forces DetailLASD HeadquartersLASD Recruitment UnitLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentMountain Rescue AssociationLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentCalifornia Reserve Peace Officers AssociationCalifornia Region of the Mountain Rescue AssociationLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentCMCTeam WendyPelican ProfessionalLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentMcCormick Ambulance See more

Our deepest sympathy to our brothers and sisters of Los Angeles County Fire Department and family and friends of FF Jonathan Flagler who passed today from injuries suffered while fighting a house fire. May his memory be of comfort to all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service sir!

After finishing 2021 with 148 callouts, 2022 has started out with a bang. Our third call in the first three days of 2022 involved treacherous conditions. @malibucreekstatepark is always a challenge during or after significant rains and last night was no exception. At 7 pm #malibusar was dispatched to a report of a hiker stranded at the #rockpool area. While en route we learned there were four hikers, ages 16 to 21 that were stranded on a large Boulder in the middle of a rus...hing river of rapids. After unsuccessful efforts to reach the hikers by boat and on foot (getting to 75 feet from them), we requested an assist from #lacofireairops. County Fire Dept helicopters 14 and 19 responded and initially were unable to reach the victims who were deep in the Gorge area braving 30 degree temperatures and rushing water. Eventually, one copter was able to lower a medic nearby and he was able to navigate to the victims to move them to a higher location to be hoisted out. Copters 14 and 19 alternated evolutions hoisting one victim at a time until all four were brought to safety. Rescuers had to contend with a deep narrow canyon, pitch black darkness, rushing water and frigid temps during this five hour operation. Fortunately all victims and personnel returned safely. The rescue was completed at 1 am this morning. #sar #searchandrescue #teamwork #savinglives #firstresponders LASD Reserve Forces DetailLost Hills Sheriff's StationLASD Recruitment UnitTeam WendyCalifornia Reserve Peace Officers AssociationLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentMountain Rescue AssociationCalifornia Region of the Mountain Rescue AssociationLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentCMC Pelican Professional See more

The rain may have subsided, but the rock fall hasn’t. Use caution driving the canyons. The hillsides are unstable and saturated. Boulders and rocks will continue coming down for days or weeks after rain storms have ceased. #sar #sesrchandrescue #savinglives #firstresponders #teamwork #rockslide #mudslides LASD HeadquartersLASD Reserve Forces DetailLost Hills Sheriff's StationLASD Reserve Forces DetailLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentMountain Rescue AssociationCalifornia Reserve Peace Officers AssociationCalifornia Region of the Mountain Rescue AssociationLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentLos Angeles County Fire Department@

Train train train! It’s important to work the kinks out in training so you can execute flawlessly at rescues. Today’s training includes high angle, artificial high point, smooth boulders, running water and more. #sar #savinglives #firstresponders #teamwork #searchandrescue LASD HeadquartersLASD Recruitment UnitLASD Reserve Forces DetailLASD Reserve Forces DetailLost Hills Sheriff's StationTeam WendyCalifornia Reserve Peace Officers AssociationLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentMountain Rescue AssociationCMCCalifornia Region of the Mountain Rescue Association

Tonight @malibusar responded to a report of three missing female adult hikers in Westlake Village. Two 3-person teams were deployed into the field to climb the steep mountain. The hikers were stranded at the ridge-line and were unable to find a trail out. The hikers were located, safely hiked back down the mountain to awaiting loved ones. #savinglives #firstresponders #teamwork #sar #searchandrescue Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department LASD Reserve Forces Detail

#LASD Continues to Search for Missing Person Manuel David Calderon, #HaciendaHeights Detectives are continuing the search for missing person Manuel David Calder...on, 64 years-old from Hacienda Heights. His loved ones are very concerned and asking you to please call with information that could help the detectives. See the original press release below. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. ____________________________________________ ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS: Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Missing Person Manuel Calderon, a 64 year-old Hispanic male who was last seen in the area of Hacienda Heights. Mr. Calderon was last seen on September 8, 2020 at 7:50 p.m., in the area of 15000 block of La Subida Drive, Hacienda Heights. He was last seen wearing a grey shirt with a Dodgers logo and blue jeans. Mr. Calderon is 5’07, 185 lbs, with brown eyes, short black/grey hair. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

LASD Deputy Sheriff on Patrol Ambushed by Gunfire in Altadena. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Altadena Station are asking for your ...help identifying and locating the two attempted murder suspects. On Friday, December 4, 2020 at approximately, 12:33 p.m., a deputy, in a marked black and white patrol vehicle, was driving northbound on the 2500 block of Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena when Suspect #1 pointed a firearm in the female deputy’s direction and fired several gunshots. Suspect #1, and his accomplice Suspect #2, then fled the location on foot. Thankfully the deputy was not struck by gunfire. Suspect #1’s black jacket and shoes were located nearby. He’s seen pictured above running in socks. Suspect #2’s white jacket was also located nearby. There is no additional information available at this time. If you have any information regarding this incident or suspects pictured above, please contact the Detective C. Gutierrez at 626-798-1131. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

#RIP Brother. Our hearts break for the loss of CHP Officer Andy Ornelas. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, coworkers and friends. California Highway Patrol

*UPDATE*LASD Deputy Sheriff on Patrol Ambushed by Gunfire in Altadena Operation Safe Streets (O.S.S.) and Altadena Station are continuing their investigation in...to the circumstances surrounding the attempted murder of a Deputy Sheriff. The incident occurred on Friday, December 4, 2020, at approximately 12:33 p.m. Investigators have learned a Deputy was patrolling the 2500 block of Fair Oaks Avenue, in Altadena when she came upon a crime in progress. As she approached the group in her vehicle, two males, believed to be Hispanic, targeted the deputy. The First Suspect produced a firearm, and fired several gunshots in the deputy’s direction. The Deputy was not injured. Both suspects fled on foot and are still outstanding. It is still unclear what type of crime was being committed at the time of the shooting. Suspect #1’s black jacket and shoes were located nearby. He’s seen pictured above running in socks. Suspect #2’s white jacket was also located nearby. There is no additional information available at this time. If you have any information regarding this incident or suspects pictured above, please contact the Operation Safe Streets Detective C. Gutierrez at 626-798-1131. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Operation Safe Streets at (310) 680-2500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org **Original Press Release** LASD Deputy Sheriff on Patrol Ambushed by Gunfire in Altadena. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Operation Safe Streets and Altadena Station are asking for your help identifying and locating the two attempted murder suspects. On Friday, December 4, 2020 at approximately, 12:33 p.m., a deputy, in a marked black and white patrol vehicle, was driving northbound on the 2500 block of Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena when Suspect #1 pointed a firearm in the female deputy’s direction and fired several gunshots. Suspect #1, and his accomplice Suspect #2, then fled the location on foot. Thankfully the deputy was not struck by gunfire. Suspect #1’s black jacket and shoes were located nearby. He’s seen pictured above running in socks. Suspect #2’s white jacket was also located nearby. There is no additional information available at this time. If you have any information regarding this incident or suspects pictured above, please contact the Operation Safe Streets Detective C. Gutierrez at 626-798-1131. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Operation Safe Streets Bureau at (310) 680-2500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

At 6:30 pm tonight, #MalibuSAR was called out for a missing 45 year old female hiker in the Red Rock Canyon Park area in #Topanga. As temperatures dipped into the 40s rescuers grew more concerned that the hiker went off trail. We called for an assist by #LACoFireAirOps #lacountyfirefighters #lacountyfd. Excellent coordination resulted in Copter 16 finding the proverbial needle in the haystack by locating the missing women with their night vision goggles. The woman was unhurt and was airlifted to a safe location. #teamwork #firstresponders #sar #searchandrescue #savinglives

Braving the cold high winds today to train over the side scenarios. #TheSnake #Teamwork #SavingLives #SAR #SearchandRescue #FirstResponders

Dangerous Red Flag Warning fire weather conditions LA/Ventura counties late tonight-Tue due to strong #SantaAna winds, very low humidities, and very dry fuels. Damaging wind gusts of 60-80 mph in the mtns, with gusts of 50-65 mph valleys/foothills. Threat of downed trees/powerlines will bring increased risk of fire ignitions with very rapid fire spread.

Great work by #lacountyfd #lacountyfirefighters #lacofireairops #chp_westvalley #mccormickambulance on a car over the side around 6 pm last night on Las Flores Canyon in #malibu. Three male patients were extricated and brought topside. Thankfully all of them were uninjured. When asked if they were wearing seatbelts, the response was F$&k yeah. I wear my seatbelt in the driveway. #seatbeltssavelives Lucky survivors, after overturning several times before coming to rest 100 feet down the steep canyon. #savinglives #teamwork #firstresponders #sar #searchandrescue Los Angeles County Fire Department Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Happy First Responders Day. Thank you for your service everyone. #firstrespondersday #firstresponders #teamwork #sar #searchandrescue #ems #leo #savinglives Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

A parent’s worst nightmare is when something terribly wrong is happening to your baby. Today #LASD Norwalk Sheriff's Station Deputies responded to a Whittier ho...me regarding a 911 call for a 4 month old baby girl, who was not breathing. Deputies arrived to the home in seconds and immediately performed CPR on the unresponsive baby. They were able to successfully get the baby girl to take several small breathes on her own. Within minutes deputies escorted the baby to a local hospital via ambulance. We are happy to share that baby Alaiah is in stable condition at the hospital and being taken care of by her mom. A very proud Grandfather shared a video of the incident with us.

Our team is saddened to hear about the on duty passing of 48-year-old Sergeant Harry Cohen, most recently assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau K-9 Unit. Sergeant Cohen passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, after suffering a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. #riversidesheriff #sergeantcohen #rip #2632

We miss you already Rocky!

Great training day full of different stations, some new equipment and some interesting techniques. #sar #searchandrescue #firstresponders #savinglives #teamwork

#malibusar #lacofireairops #lacountyfd #lacountyfirefighters #lasdsar #mccormickambulance #castateparks responded to an injured 73 year old female who fell 25 feet over the side of #NicholasFlatsTrail in #Malibu. The woman was airlifted to safety and taken to a loc trauma center for treatment. #teamwork #firstresponders #sar #searchandrescue #savinglive Lost Hills Sheriff's Station

The right place, at the right time. Just as a brush fire broke out on the Malibu Bluffs across from #pepperdine, #malibusar was training across the street. One of our deputies immediately called in the fire which gave #lacountyfd #lacofireairops #lacountyfirefighters the early opportunity to hit the fire quickly and aggressively. Within minutes, several water dropping #helicopters and Quebec 1 and 2 (#SuperScooper airplanes) were on scene dousing the flames. Using the nearby Pacific Ocean and other water sources, firefighters made quick work of fire, saving nearby homes and other structures and allaying the fears of already fire weary #Malibu residents. #sar #searchandrescue #savinglives #teamwork #firstresponders

#LASD is Asking for the Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person Fernando Suarez Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigator...s are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Fernando Suarez. He is a 36 year-old male Hispanic who was last seen June 10, 2014 in Panorama City. Fernando is 5’11 tall, 160lbs with brown hair, brown eyes and possible a beard. Mr. Suarez suffers from Schizophrenia and is bipolar. His loved ones have not seen or heard from him. They are very concerned and asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Today, with sadness and happiness, we wish happy trails to our longtime team member on her retirement. 30 years ago, Roxanna Rocky Morton aka Bubby, began her Reserve Deputy career with #MalibuSAR. Since 1990, Rocky has volunteered thousands of hours, saved countless lives and selflessly dedicated her life for others. Now a grandma many times over, Rocky still doesn’t miss a beat. Rocky is the longest serving female reserve deputy volunteer in the Malibu SAR’s 40+ ye...ar history. She achieved the rank of Reserve Lieutenant, is a certified range master, a nurse practitioner and a rescue field team leader. Given her achievements, Rocky has been a role model to the other female (and male) reserve deputies on Malibu SAR and for female recruits. There will be no other like Rocky. This ends an era. Today we retire her number. 100R08 is 10-7. TYFYS ma’am. We will miss your bright smile, your courageous leadership, your zest for life and adventure and your sense of humor. See more

MAX HUNTSMAN OMITS THE FACTS ONCE AGAIN October 5, 2020 Today, I learned of the latest Office of Inspector General (OIG) report. ... Conspicuously absent from the report is the fact the OIG had multiple opportunities to address the Banditos issue during the four years under my predecessor but chose to remain silent. This is because his job as a political appointee is to do whatever the Board instructs him to do. Mr. Huntsman now claims the past is the present, while willfully omitting all of the progress which has been made. His actions are purely politically driven and an attempt to undermine the reputation of the Department. The report alleges investigators did not conduct a thorough investigation into the Kennedy Hall deputy on deputy fight. This is false. Both criminal and administrative investigations were conducted where investigators interviewed over 70 involved parties and witnesses in the case. In addition, this case was submitted to the District Attorney’s Justice System Integrity Division (JSID) for their review and their office concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The facts are that immediately after taking office, I relieved the East Los Angeles Station captain of his command, overhauled the entire leadership of the station, and transferred 36 personnel. In February of 2020, I became the first and only sheriff to successfully implement a policy specifically addressing employee groups which violate the rights of other employees or members of the public. 3-01/050.83. Employee Groups which Violate Rights of Other Employees or Members of the Public (http://pars.lasd.org/Viewer/Manuals/10008/Content/14944) On August 13, 2020, at the conclusion of the Kennedy Hall fight between deputies investigation, I held a press conference to publish the results of the investigation for the public. Twenty-six deputies involved in that early morning fight were either suspended or terminated. As has become his pattern, Mr. Huntsman seems to have once again intentionally omitted facts which do not further his political agenda. Please view our August 13, 2020, press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEg6Gzilpt4&feature=youtu.be

A message from Sheriff Allex Villanueva: As of this Tuesday September 29, 2020, the Board of Supervisors continued their campaign to defund the LASD. $105 milli...on additional dollars are being diverted to support criminal offender programs such as the Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) initiative. This is at the expense of patrol deputies who keep our families safe, detectives who investigate hundreds of cases, and custody resources that keep the community safe. Please read all the details at: https://lasd.org/county-continues-to-defund-law-enforcement/ See more

11 year old Max Durfee and his 8 year old brother Carson decided this past weekend that they needed to do something to raise money to help the injured @lasdtran...sit Deputies that were attacked at a @metrolosangeles train station on Saturday 9/12. They came up with a clever idea of making craft sodas and selling them on the corner near their home. 2 days and several hundred customers later, they had surpassed their $300. goal and sold over $1100. worth of product. Today, with the news cameras from @knbc4 and @abc7la rolling, they presented their donation directly to @lacosheriff. A grateful and frankly taken aback Sheriff Villanueva humbly accepted the hard earned donation and praised the boys and their parents for their generosity and civic mindedness. Keep it up boys. We have badges with your names on them someday! #civicduty #lasd #defendthepolice #weneverquit #bettertogether #communityengagement

RIP #NotoriousRBG. #TRAILBLAZER #SCOTUS. Regardless of politics, we recognize her service to the country, her courage, her leadership, her example and her fortitude. #RuthBaderGinsburg