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Vernon Search and Rescue comes to aid of mountain biker

Search and Rescue says the mountain biker was being assisted by a friend, and that they arrived at the staging area just after everyone had assembled. Vernon Search and Rescue

Venturing into the great outdoors? Have a plan, just in case.

That’s the advice from Vernon Search and Rescue, which was called out on Monday night to assist a mountain biker in the Cosens Bay area.

Search and Rescue said the mountain biker was being assisted by a friend and arrived at the search staging area after everyone had assembled.

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Also taking part in Monday night’s incident were police and B.C. Ambulance.

“We would like to remind everyone to ensure that they have left a plan with a trusted person, have a reliable method of communication and appropriate safety gear,” said Vernon Search and Rescue.

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