North Shore Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to their first call of 2019 on Monday.
A man got lost on Grouse Mountain just west of the BCMC Trail and had to call for help.
A spokesperson for North Shore SAR said that because of the nature of the terrain, the man was rescued by helicopter.
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“The helicopter managed to basically gear up, pick him up and get him out literally just a few moments before it got dark,” Greg Miller said.
The man was cold but uninjured.
Miller said the incident is a reminder that the days are usually shorter than you think they are, and a flashlight is always a good idea to bring along on outdoor excursions.
In 2018, the North Shore SAR had a record-breaking 142 calls.