Prince George Search and Rescue and RCMP are resuming their search this morning for two men who went missing on the Salmon River Monday afternoon.
A group of snowmobilers were on the ice when one man fell into the river. Two others jumped in to rescue him but only one managed to get back out.
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RCMP said a helicopter was called into assist with the search but was grounded at nightfall. Crews continued to check for signs of the men along the shore and ice until midnight.
The two missing men are 31 and 36 years-old and residents of Prince George.
Rescue personal are warning people to stay off of the ice due to the unusually warm weather.
The Salmon River is near Highway 97, just north of Prince George.
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