DOG MOUNTAIN
Skamania County - Gifford Pinchot National Forest - 3N-9E-29
July 15, 1938: "The victim of a rattlesnake bite John Cherednik, 21, Vancouver, was taken by packhorse and automobile from an isolated lookout station in the Columbia national forest last night to a hospital at Portland, Ore. His condition was said to be fair.
Cherednik was alone at the Dog Mountain Lookout when he was struck by the snake. He administered emergency treatment himself while awaiting help." (Centrailia Daily Chronicle)
Cherednik was alone at the Dog Mountain Lookout when he was struck by the snake. He administered emergency treatment himself while awaiting help." (Centrailia Daily Chronicle)
July 16, 1938: "Hopes are held out for the life of John Cherednik, 21, of Vancouver, Wash.,m who was severely bitten on the left leg by a rattlesnake Thursday afternoon. The rattler struck him at 6 o'clock, making a deep wound; there was much absorption of poison, it was said. He is at Good Samaritan hospital here.
Cherednik was alone at Dog Mountain lookout station in Columbia national forest when he was injured. Administering first aid treatment himself while awaiting assistance, the sufferer did not reach the hospital until about 2 o'clock Friday morning.
He was reported in such serious condition that he was unable to tell the details of the case. Heroic efforts were made to save him, and although in serious condition yesterday, he was reported to be getting along as well as could be expected.
Cherednik was brought down from his isolated station by packhorse and automobile." (The Oregonian)
July 22, 1938: "John Cherednik, 21, an employe of the Columbia National Forest at Hemlock, and who has been stationed at Dog Mountain Lookout, was the victim of a rattlesnake bite Thursday evening. He was alone and administered emergency treatment himself while awaiting a pack horse that was sent to take him to the nearest road and from there to the Good Samaritan hospital in Portland. He was alone for four hours before aid reached the station. The latest reports are that he has almost completely recovered from the bite and will be moved to the home of his parents in a few days." (Mt. Adams Sun)
February 8, 1954: “Dog Mtn L.O. Erected. Majority of material dropped by F.S. Plane.” (I-information - Historical Report, Columbia Gorge District - 1953)
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