Three people needed rescuing after a weekend off-road excursion in the Central Okanagan backcountry went awry.
According to Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR), the three drove out to Glen Lake, west of Peachland, on Sunday afternoon.
However, the father, daughter and her boyfriend failed to return home, with a faulty truck battery waylaying their plans and forcing them to spend the night outdoors.
COSAR said a family member spent the night waiting to hear back, adding search crews were called out at 9 a.m. on Monday.
But, as members were heading to the scene and plans were being made for an aerial search, a team from Peachland Fire and Rescue Services made contact with the group and escorted them to safety.
Peachland Fire and Rescue Services said the trio were in good health and spirits, and were prepared to spend the night.
“The family did everything right,” added COSAR search manager Duane Tresnich.
“They were prepared, they stayed with their vehicle, and they had told family members what area they were going to explore.”
Tresnich said “it’s important to note that you do not have to wait 24 hours before reporting a missing person. If someone is overdue, call 911.”
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