North Shore Rescue was called to Mount Seymour’s Dog Mountain trail for a medical rescue.
CKNW reporter Robyn Crawford happened to be on a hike on Tuesday when she came across a 49-year-old man lying in the snow about 15 metres from the lookout of Dog Mountain at Seymour.
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He was complaining of chest pains and had little colour in his face.
Crawford called North Shore Rescue, who airlifted the man to hospital.
A cardiac nurse with more than 30 years experience also happened to be on the trail and stayed with him until crews arrived.