07/23/2026
All of us at Reid Veterinary Hospital are hoping for a clean and speedy recovery for Monster! Shout out to Dr. Harrison for being able to help!
SAR Team Rescues Injured Dog on Duffy Lake Trail
On Tuesday, July 22, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received an SOS alert from Garmin’s emergency response center.
Astrid Scholz of Portland, Oregon, reported that her dog, “Monster,” had suffered a deep laceration while hiking near Jorn Lake in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The injury left the dog unable to walk.
Search and Rescue Coordinator Ric Lentz quickly established communication with Scholz through her Garmin device and coordinated a response. When Scholz reported that Monster was becoming aggressive due to pain, Dr. Harrison Reid of Reid Veterinary Hospital in Albany volunteered to assist. Dr. Reid hiked in with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office SAR team to provide sedation for the dog.
Scholz was able to create an improvised harness and hike approximately three miles with Monster to Duffy Lake. The SAR team and Dr. Reid then hiked roughly four miles to reach them. After sedating Monster, the team safely transported the dog back to the Duffy Lake Trailhead. Monster was reported to be doing well upon arrival.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere thanks to Dr. Harrison Reid for volunteering his time and expertise to help rescue Monster.