14-year-old snowmobiler seriously hurt after crashing into tree, Oregon rescuers say

A 14-year-old seriously hurt in a snowmobile crash required a helicopter airlift to a hospital, Oregon rescuers reported.

The Lake Oswego teen went off-trail while snowmobiling near Elk Lake and crashed into a tree at 3:53 p.m. Saturday, March 8, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

While rescue teams were on their way, the girl lost consciousness and rescuers called in a helicopter, officials said.

The helicopter could not land near the crash site, so rescuers transported the teen about 1.6 miles to a secure landing spot, officials said.

The helicopter airlifted her to a hospital in Bend, rescuers said. No update on her medical condition was available.

Elk Lake is about 25 miles southwest of Bend.

This story was originally published March 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM with the headline "14-year-old snowmobiler seriously hurt after crashing into tree, Oregon rescuers say."