Central Okanagan Search And Rescue

• Winter conditions catching drivers off guard on Okanagan forest service roads

  In a surprising twist, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue says it was the same driver who required assistance from the same location just over a week earlier.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2025
  
• COSAR receives financial help, adds 2 new medical members

  Central Okanagan Search and Rescue says the Callahan Property Group has pledged $75,000 over the next three years.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2024
  
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• High number of rescue calls on forest service roads prompts warning from COSAR

  According to COSAR the issues come from people not being properly equipped or prepared to drive on the terrain on FSRs.

  Traffic

  May 5, 2024
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• Concern grows for missing Kelowna senior as search resumes

  Allan Francescutti, 79, was reported missing on April 21, five days after he was last seen leaving his home on April 16.

  Canada

  May 4, 2024
• Search to resume for missing senior in Dee Lake area

  “We know hunters sometimes have cameras located on the trails in that area and we are hopeful one of them caught Mr. Francescutti,” said Const. Brigitte Fodell.

  Canada

  May 3, 2024
• Search for missing Okanagan senior enters sixth day

  Ground, UTV, tracking and dog teams from Kelowna, Grand Forks, Kamloops, Kaslo and the Fraser Valley are assisting the RCMP in the search for a missing senior.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2024
• Search for missing Okanagan senior continues

  On Saturday, COSAR said more than 50 searchers, dog teams and ATV teams are continuing to look for 79-year-old Allan Francescutti.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2024
• Search for Kelowna senior with dementia goes into the backcountry

  Tresnich said the terrain is challenging for searchers, who are using UTV's and ATV's in addition to being on foot.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2024
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• ‘Tragic accident’ claims life of COSAR K9 member

  Chase, COSAR’s first certified K9 member died Thursday night after a team training exercise. He was said to have played a vital role in dozens of searches across the province.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2024
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• Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews save 6 UTV riders near Peachland

  Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews were called Sunday night to rescue six UTV riders atop three side-by-sides stuck at the bottom of a gully.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2024