Hikers

• Three rescues in four hours prompt warning from search crews, Coquitlam RCMP

  With more people venturing outdoors amid spring weather, police and rescue crews are urging the public to be well prepared before they head into the wilderness.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2023
  
• Hikers rescued overnight in the Monashee hiking areas

  Vernon Search and Rescue hiked through difficult terrain during the night and managed to locate the hikers shortly after the first break of daylight.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2022
  
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• Hiker saved by boat, helicopter from Naramata

  COSAR sent in a ground team of 12 members as well as a medical team in a helicopter and after a short search. Since the start of 2022, there have been 25 COSAR rescues. I

  Environment

  May 18, 2022
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• Search crews bail out three underprepared students on North Vancouver’s Mt. Fromme

  According to search organizers, the group had left too late in the day and wasn't dressed for the conditions.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2020
• 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
• Missing hikers found following search of Long Lake trails

  Due to the size of the area and unknown location of the missing hikers, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded with a drone.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2019
• Hamilton firefighter hurt during Albion Falls rescue released from hospital

  The 38-year-old suffered serious injuries after falling on a pathway in a prohibited area of the East Mountain falls.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2019
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• 10 rescued by Oliver, Osoyoos Search and Rescue after hikers reported overdue

  Ten people are safe and accounted for after a lengthy rescue operation that started early on Monday morning.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2019
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• 5 lost hikers rescued in New Brunswick with assistance of search and rescue helicopter

  The group of five hikers was located in a wooded area approximately 26 kilometres north of Saint John.

  Canada

  May 19, 2019