Rescue Underway for Injured Logger in North Latah County

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Emergency responders from several local agencies are working to rescue an injured logger in North Latah County, Idaho. The Latah County Sheriff's Office reports the logger is in stable condition, and crews from the Potlatch Volunteer Fire Department, City of Moscow and Pullman Fire Department, and U.S. Forest Service have responded to the accident site on Baby Grand Mountain, which occurred around 9:30 this morning. A Two Bear Air rescue helicopter has been called in to assist with the rescue effort.

Why it matters

Logging is a dangerous occupation, and accidents in remote areas can be challenging to respond to and require coordinated efforts between multiple emergency agencies. This incident highlights the importance of rapid emergency response and rescue capabilities in rural areas.

The details

The injured logger was involved in an accident on Baby Grand Mountain in North Latah County, Idaho. Emergency crews from the Potlatch Volunteer Fire Department, City of Moscow and Pullman Fire Department, and U.S. Forest Service responded to the scene around 9:30 AM. The Latah County Sheriff's Office reports the logger is in stable condition, and a Two Bear Air rescue helicopter has been called in to assist with the rescue effort.

• The accident occurred around 9:30 AM on February 20, 2026.

What’s next

The Two Bear Air rescue helicopter is en route to assist with the rescue effort and transport the injured logger to a nearby hospital.