On Sunday August 13, 2017, at 4:57 p.m., Linn County Sheriff's Office dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from two climbers on Three Fingered Jacksaying they lost their way in the fog and was stuck on a rock face, unable to get out on their own. The two climbers were identified as 21 year-old Mikayla Jean Duvenik of Sisters, and her brother, 25 year-old Charles "Justin" Duvenik of Ashland.
Mikayla and Justin, both experienced climbers, were summiting Three Fingered Jack, when conditions became foggy. They got disoriented and became stuck on a rock face, unable to descend on their own any further. Visibility was near zero.
The two were able to get cell service at their location which allowed them to call for help. As Linn County Search and Rescue members responded, deputies were able to contact the two hikers several times by phone through the night. The hikers were cold and concerned about hypothermia. With the assistance of the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, the deputies were able to pinpoint their location through their cell phone.
At 11:26 p.m., Search and Rescue teams located the climbers flashing light. At 1:25 a.m. Monday morning, Corvallis Mountain Rescue was able to make contact with the hikers and worked on getting blankets, food and water into them.
Linn County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue coordinated with the Oregon Army National Guard to air lift Mikayla off the mountain, as she may have sustained an injury to her shoulder. She was evaluated by medics and was not transported to the hospital. Search and rescue teams helped guidi Justin, who was uninjured, out on foot.