Central Okanagan Search And Rescue
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Police helicopter rescues stranded motorist after truck gets stuck in backcountryPolice and COSAR noted that those seeking adventure in the backcountry should be well prepared, as most forest service roads are not maintained.CanadaNov 22
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Search and rescue urging people to be cautious during transition from fall to winterWhile it's always best to be prepared in the outdoors, COSAR says it's especially important at this time of year, as weather can change quickly leading to unexpected conditions.CanadaNov 5
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Record-setting month for COSAR with 18 call-outsCOSAR says most requests took place in the Central Okanagan, though it also assisted with searches in Vernon and Rock Creek.CanadaAug 1
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Quebec cyclist injured on Kettle Valley RailwayAt around 4 p.m., the Quebec woman lost her balance near Trestle 6 and sustained both upper and lower body injuries.EnvironmentJul 11
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Hectic Canada Day weekend for Central Okanagan Search and RescueOverall, the search and rescue agency said it attended a half-dozen tasks, starting Saturday morning and ending Monday evening.CanadaJul 4
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Camper injured during evening hike near Okanagan LakeAccording to COSAR, two female campers were hiking through Okanagan Mountain Park to Buchan Bay when one of them injured herself Saturday evening.CanadaApr 23
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B.C. search and rescue volunteers take part in rope rescue training in KelownaThe yearly training is a major part of search and rescue and with a variety of terrain in B.C. volunteers need their skills to be perfect.CanadaApr 16
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Wintry conditions persist on Okanagan trails, COSAR warnsThe three were in waist deep snow when the female suffered a medical incident and was unable to continue. They managed to find cellphone coverage and call for help."CanadaMar 30
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‘Stay safe’: Message from Columbia Valley Search and Rescue after busy start to MarchThe organization, which services the Invermere area, has been called out to an avalanche that killed three people, an ice climber who fell 30 feet and two snowmobile rescues.CanadaMar 18
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‘Textbook operation’: COSAR rescues snowmobiler in Graystokes Provincial ParkDue to the severity of the injury and the freezing rain conditions, a medical team was dispatched via helicopter while a ground team followed on snowmobiles.CanadaMar 14
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