Lost Hikers
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Lost hikers brought to safety near Vernon, B.C.Vernon Search and Rescue launched a rescue Saturday after two hikers on Pinnacle Lake signaled for help using the satellite-based SOS function on their newer model iPhone.CanadaJun 11, 2023
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Three rescues in four hours prompt warning from search crews, Coquitlam RCMPWith 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.CanadaApr 13, 2023
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2 tourists rescued after lost overnight in snow storm in North Vancouver, B.C.Lucky for the tourists, some hikers that were very well prepared heard their cries for help around 12 p.m. Sunday.CanadaFeb 26, 2023
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Lost hikers helicoptered out after spending night on Silver Star MountainNearly 30 people from multiple search and rescue agencies helped search for two hikers lost on Silver Star Mountain.CanadaSep 12, 2021
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Nude sunbathers rescued, fined 1,000 bucks after fleeing deer in AustraliaTwo individuals were rescued and then cited for breaking COVID-19 lockdown in New South Wales, Australia.TrendingJun 28, 2021
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Guelph police use geolocation app What3Words to find lost hikersGuelph police say officers used What3Words to find a pair of lost hikers in Preservation Park on Saturday evening.CanadaMar 8, 2021
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Missing Toronto hikers safe after cold, wet night on Grouse MountainIt's unclear what the pair packed in with them, but crews are operating under the assumption they were not prepared to spend the night in the backcountry.CanadaOct 18, 2020
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Group of 5 hikers rescued after spending cold night on Eagle Mountain summitCoquitlam 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
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Coquitlam SAR praises hikers rescued from Burke MountainHaving a charged cellphone battery could be the difference between life and deathNov 19, 2018
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North Shore Rescue deployed to Mount Seymour for pair of lost hikersThe pair got lost when they went off trail while descending from Dog Mountain.Nov 18, 2018
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