Three hikers reported missing in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park north of Peterborough were located early Monday morning.
Peterborough County OPP launched the search around 4 a.m. after receiving a report from a family member that two men and a woman failed to return home after visiting the provincial park near Buckhorn, about 50 kilometres north of Peterborough.
OPP, along with the Central Region canine unit and emergency response team, conducted a “brief search” and located the hikers north of Buckhorn.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
“The hikers were wet and cold but uninjured,” stated Const. Joe Ayotte.
OPP issued a reminder to hikers with the following tips:
- Hike in a group
- Consume small snacks and water throughout the hike
- Carry a map and compass
- Study a map and trail guide beforehand
- Let someone know where you are going and when you are expected to return
- Pack a first-aid kit
- Dress for the conditions
- Pharmacy treatments for Lyme disease cut N.S. emergency visits in half: study
- Snowbirds base gets a glimpse at aircraft expected to replace Tutor jets
- 48% of northern Canadians say Trump’s U.S. is biggest threat to Arctic
- Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim urges province against election amid municipal campaign
WATCH (March 23, 2019): Edmonton man aids in his own backcountry rescue with help of B.C. trail cam technology
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.