Helicopter Rescue
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3-legged dog, 3 people rescued from fast-moving wildfire near Cranbrook, B.C.Police say the dog – named Three Leg – had been left behind during the evacuation.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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2 backcountry crashes near Nakusp send ATVers to hospitalNear Fauquier, two men drove down an embankment on Monday and hit a tree. The search took hours, with the rescue taking up most of the night.CanadaJul 13, 2023
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Lost hikers brought to safety near Vernon, B.C.Vernon Search and Rescue launched a rescue Saturday after two hikers on Pinnacle Lake signaled for help using the satellite-based SOS function on their newer model iPhone.CanadaJun 11, 2023
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Man charged after evading wildfire roadblock, getting stuck, needing rescue in Fox Creek'Due to the active fire in the area, it was deemed unsafe for first responders to enter. A forestry helicopter attended the location and was able to airlift the male out.'CrimeMay 23, 2023
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Wintry conditions persist on Okanagan trails, COSAR warnsThe three were in waist deep snow when the female suffered a medical incident and was unable to continue. They managed to find cellphone coverage and call for help."CanadaMar 30, 2023
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Helicopter deployed from Vancouver to rescue skier in Oliver B.C.Cold temperatures and several downed trees blocking the route to the lost skiers prompted search and rescue to make a request to the ECC to send out a helicopter from Vancouver.CanadaJan 21, 2023
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2 lost kayakers rescued from Minesing, Ont. swamp by helicopter: policeOntario Provincial Police said officers received a report at around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday that two 18-year-old kayakers had become lost in the Minesing swamp and needed assistance.CanadaAug 30, 2022
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Injured hiker rescued near Ladyslipper LakeAn injured hiker was rescued near Ladyslipper Lake in Cathedrals Provincial Park on Friday. He suffered non-life threatening injuries.CanadaAug 14, 2022
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Helicopter needed to rescue injured hiker from rocky terrain near OsoyoosThe Anarchist Mountain Fire Department said the hiker was located during the early hours, cold and injured, but that a high-angle rescue was needed.CanadaMar 15, 2022
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Helicopter rescue for Alberta couple lost while hiking near Peachland, B.C.‘The couple did everything right by sitting and waiting for help. Wandering around in the dark could have led to trouble, as there are trails and cliffs everywhere.’CanadaSep 24, 2021
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