Central Okanagan Search And Rescue

• ‘Tragic accident’ claims life of COSAR K9 member

  Chase, COSAR’s first certified K9 member died Thursday night after a team training exercise. He was said to have played a vital role in dozens of searches across the province.

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  Mar 10
  
• Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews save 6 UTV riders near Peachland

  Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews were called Sunday night to rescue six UTV riders atop three side-by-sides stuck at the bottom of a gully.

  Canada

  Feb 19
  
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• Stuck off-roader rescued by COSAR

  According to COSAR, the lone driver used the cellphone’s SOS feature to connect to an emergency response call centre via satellite.

  Canada

  Feb 17
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• COSAR called out to help find lost amateur geologist on Valentine’s Day

  “Just as dusk changing to dark, the RCMP helicopter spotted the person and were able to guide an officer on the ground to him,” said COSAR.

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  Feb 15
• COSAR called out for missing snowmobiler in Graystokes area

  Central Okanagan Search and Rescue says its winter response team was called out Tuesday night to locate a missing snowmobiler in the Graystokes area.

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  Feb 14
• COSAR respond to medical distress call in Kelowna park

  “A fire was built, the party of four individuals were rewarmed and first aid was provided until they were able to move,” said COSAR.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Volunteer group searching for missing West Kelowna man after COSAR pauses efforts

  If you have any information regarding Singer-Kraus’ whereabouts, contact the West Kelowna RCMP and reference file 2024-5574.

  Investigations

  Feb 4
• ‘Check your properties:’ West Kelowna, B.C. family appealing for help finding missing son

  After finishing up a dinner at home with his family on the evening of Jan. 31, 23-year-old Lucas Singer-Kraus disappeared without a trace.

  Investigations

  Feb 3
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• New Year’s Day hike in West Kelowna ends in tragedy: COSAR

  Central Okanagan Search and Rescue members were called on at around 11 a.m. for a medical rescue on the Goats Peak Trail in West Kelowna.

  Health

  Jan 2
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• Police helicopter rescues stranded motorist after truck gets stuck in backcountry

  Police and COSAR noted that those seeking adventure in the backcountry should be well prepared, as most forest service roads are not maintained.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2023