 to a fair amount of snow on the ground, and they called search and rescue for us to come rescue them and get them out of that situation. He says packing appropriate gear and wearing the right shoes are critical to avoid needing rescue. If you're heading out on the water, Rupert also urges you to wear your life jacket and avoid alcohol because Sheriff's Marine Patrols and Oregon State Police Troopers are going to be conducting enhanced patrols over the Independence Day holiday. Hopefully it's not fear of the consequences that keeps you from doing that.