tvscum 43 Posted April 26, 2020 homeland security chopper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 26, 2020 Sheriff chopper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted April 26, 2020 Pretty cool with the Helo tracking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rory Posted April 26, 2020 I was reading and goggled pink gate. Its a blm area where people go shooting. It's in Dulzura off the SR-94 just east of the Border Patrol station. This is info on a post I read about PINK Gate. Someone posted awhile back. I hope this helps. Nice! Where is Pink Gate btw? I've found that people don't really give away BLM spots either because they don't want irresponsible types to ruin the place and they don't want places to get crowded. Kind of like how people don't give away fishing spots. But that same reason of secrecy is what kept me from seeking out and going in the first place. Just clean up your shells/casings and your targets when you're done. Also don't shoot steel case or steel core ammo. Just posessing that type of ammo on the land even if you don't shoot it is a misdemeanor according to the BLM agent. It's in Dulzura off the SR-94 just east of the Border Patrol station. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 27, 2020 They sure seem to be sweeping the area of reported "last ping" east of East Mesa Detention Center.https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B035'36.3%22N+116%C2%B053'06.3%22W/@32.588669,-116.9061302,6213m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d32.59342!4d-116.88508 Nowhere near the pink gate:https://www.google.com/maps/@32.6548468,-116.8070289,3a,60y,208.55h,87.16t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9b9ABIVusyUvxYgkPu9CKQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 Although the homeland security chopper N3933A did fly over that gnarly hill climb a couple times:https://www.google.com/maps/@32.6220388,-116.7929224,762a,35y,39.15t/data=!3m1!1e3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhillr 1 Posted April 27, 2020 I'm available and know the areas between Otay and Tecate well. Who is coordinating efforts? I'm ready to search. Guess I'll DM OP on facebook but if anyone here has the info, pls share. , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ? Not sure Posted April 27, 2020 I thought a read a post that the sheriffs received a call for help near pinkgate. Not sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honda90 0 Posted April 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dhillr said: I'm available and know the areas between Otay and Tecate well. Who is coordinating efforts? I'm ready to search. Guess I'll DM OP on facebook but if anyone here has the info, pls share. , His family asked volunteers to stage at Pio Pico Campground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhillr 1 Posted April 27, 2020 Thanks... I'll head there now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 27, 2020 Looks like a private chopper owned by Robinson Helicopter just showed up N34WH... it is tracking along the border fence route from west to east. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 165 Posted April 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dhillr said: Thanks... I'll head there now. That was this morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 27, 2020 Private chopper N34WH now tracking near hillclimb and pink gate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 165 Posted April 27, 2020 Tough part about this. He’s riding a Beta 500 4 stroke with what appears to be a 4 gallon tank. His wife told me all they had to go on was gps coordinates from a photo he sent them. That was probably 1gallon of fuel into his ride. Leaves a huge area of possibilities of where he could have gone. I’ve ridden with Bobby and he’s a skilled and responsible rider. Not a newb. Many prayers sent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicresendez 0 Posted April 27, 2020 Has anyone heard any update ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 27, 2020 I wonder if that private chopper was hired by the family? Whoever is flying it is following known motorcycle trails. Heading up from Marron Valley toward Dogjunction... spitting off on that dirt side trail now... https://planefinder.net/flight/N34WH Border patrol chopper continues looping last ping location: https://planefinder.net/flight/N4048L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crfxer 87 Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, tvscum said: homeland security chopper That's what it looked like to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 27, 2020 All the choppers have landed. Private chopper took a loop in the hills above Lyons Valley Rd in Jamul (McGinty Mtn mabye) on the way back to Gillespie field. https://planefinder.net/flight/N34WH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Veloce 29 Posted April 27, 2020 Facebook says they are looking for skilled riders. I'm intermediate and old and slow... Apparently the roads are well covered, hearing rumors of lots of traffic. So seems they don't need more people just driving the jeep roads. Hope they can find him with infrared or something overnight. If you have expert skills consider heading to the Pico Pico campgrounds in the morning... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 27, 2020 Choppers are back after dark now... I assume using infrared cameras. Sheriffhttps://planefinder.net/flight/N972PC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Desertbound1024 Posted April 27, 2020 Anyone looking to head out tomorrow morning? I’m a skilled rider and am willing to go out and lend a hand. Live in Escondido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicresendez 0 Posted April 27, 2020 I’ll be headed out at daylight to Pio Pico campground store, to assist with KTM dual sport or on foot if needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Desertbound1024 Posted April 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, Vicresendez said: I’ll be headed out at daylight to Pio Pico campground store, to assist with KTM dual sport or on foot if needed. I’ll head out there as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted April 27, 2020 Better map: https://www.flightradar24.com/N972PC/246986a0 This is the entrance area east of Alta Rd. The valley with those climbing hills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted April 27, 2020 This is from her facebook page: Just received an update from my brother. “Border patrol pinged his phone at 7pm yesterday right by the lake and again this morning so everyone is headed there rn and they’re gonna get a K9” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted April 27, 2020 If this is true regarding the cell phone and K-9, people should keep there distance form that area until the LEO's do their search and make their assessments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites