Rescue Crews

• Crews called to 2nd Lynn Canyon rescue in as many days

  One person suffered "significant injuries" to her back after someone dislodged rocks from the cliff bank above, sending them falling into the river.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
  
• South Okanagan highway briefly closed during Penticton Search and Rescue operation

  Penticton and District Search and Rescue Chief Randy Brown said crews were first dispatched around 3:15 p.m. after a man tumbled down an embankment off of Highway 3A.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2019
  
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• B.C. government announces $18.6M in funding for ground search and rescue crews

  Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said it was the largest cash infusion into B.C.'s search and rescue crews in history.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2019
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• North Shore Rescue volunteer back in action after injury on the job

  "I think that might get forgotten because we are very safe, but accidents do happen."

  News

  Jul 6, 2018
• Coast Guard, ferries called to assist sinking sailboat near Richmond

  "We don't expect to see, at the very least, any loss of life. There may be a loss of a sailboat."

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2018
• Frustrating night for search team in North Vancouver

  North Shore Rescue have had a frustrating night after a call Sunday evening.

  Environment

  Jul 24, 2017
• Search continues for man swept away by rushing water in Golden Ears Park

  Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue (RMSAR) members and the Maple Ridge Fire Department were called to Golden Ears Park late Sunday afternoon for a swiftwater rescue.

  Apr 10, 2017
• Father and 4-year-old son caught in Blackcomb avalanche

  There are renewed pleas for outdoor enthusiasts to stay out of the B.C. backcountry after an avalanche hit an out of bounds area in Whistler on Sunday.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2017