Hiker saved by boat, helicopter from Naramata – Okanagan
Two hikers discovered themselves stranded Tuesday on the east facet of Okanagan Lake close to Chute Lake Lodge, after one was injured.
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue stated that it was a difficult rescue as a result of tough terrain and the character of the harm.
COSAR despatched in a floor group of 12 members in addition to a medical group in a helicopter and after a brief search. The duo was in the end situated by RCMP and transferred all the way down to the lake.
“Due to the massive quantity of deadfall it was determined to make use of a ship from Chute Lake Lodge to move her to the western shore,” COSAR stated in a press launch. “She was then loaded into the helicopter and finally transported to the BC ambulance service.”
Search supervisor Duane Tresnich stated John Graham Helicopters, Chute Lake Lodge and the RCMP helped within the course of.
He additionally wished to remind out of doors lovers to go to adventuresmart.ca and observe the three Ts, that are journey planning, taking the necessities and coaching.
Because the begin of 2022, there have been 25 COSAR rescues. In 2021 COSAR had its busiest 12 months, and was known as to greater than 100 calls. The earlier 12 months there have been 84 searches.
That additionally was a document for the group that’s been working since 1954.
