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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Search and rescue teams across B.C. have been warning about delays in acquiring helicopters for searches. But now they say talks are underway with the province to streamline the process. The Ministry of Emergency Management approves the requests from search and rescue …
Read More »North Shore Rescue saves hiker on Mt. Fromme cliff in night-vision operation
North Shore Rescue fired up its helicopter Wednesday night for a night-vision hoist rescue on Mt. Fromme. The team said a hiker got stuck on a cliff when he called for the rescue. The hiker told North Shore Rescue he wasn’t sure how long he could hold on for. A …
Read More »Lost hikers brought to safety near Vernon, B.C.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two hikers were brought to safety Saturday afternoon after getting lost in the Pinnacle Lake area, in B.C.’s North Okanagan. Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) says the pair had signaled for help using the satellite-based SOS function on their newer model iPhone. …
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