Hikers Rescued

• Recent rescue of hikers in N.S. highlights need for proper planning, RCMP warn

  The RCMP are advising people to plan properly before heading out on a hike, especially to remote areas after a pair of hikers recently had to be rescued in Cape Breton.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
  
• Mountain biker, 2 hikers in Central Okanagan rescued by search and rescue teams

  An injured mountain biker was extracted by helicopter on Friday morning, with two hikers needing a rope rescue in the late afternoon.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2021
  
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• Two hikers rescued after going out of bounds on Grouse Grind trail

  North Shore Rescue crews had another busy weekend saving two hikers overnight Sunday who had become stuck on Grouse Mountain after they wandered away from the trail.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2021
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• OPP locate 2 hikers reported lost at Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park

  OPP say a helicopter crew locate the hikers and was able to extract and transport them to a safe location in the Sebright area. 

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
• Senior hikers lost in forest on Valentine’s Day found alive 1 week later

  According to rescuers, the hikers hadn't eaten in a week and survived by drinking from a puddle.

  Trending

  Feb 24, 2020
• Group of 5 hikers rescued after spending cold night on Eagle Mountain summit

  Coquitlam Search and Rescue say the hikers left on snowshoes Saturday morning for Swan Falls near Buntzen Lake, but got stranded on the mountain that evening.

  Jan 19, 2020
• Osoyoos firefighters rescue two stranded hikers

  After climbing about halfway up the mountain, the hikers looked down and were gripped by fear, clinging to a tree and refusing to move.

  Canada

  May 26, 2019
• 2 hikers visiting B.C. rescued from West Vancouver mountain trail

  The initial plan was to head from the Nelson Creek trailhead to Cypress Bowl, but the hikers called 911 after the sun set.

  May 25, 2019
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• Hikers lost on rugged trail in Porters Lake rescued by RCMP

  Other than being cold, the 53-year-old man and the 51-year-old woman were reportedly in good health.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2015