Swift Water Rescue

• Edmonton firefighters on North Saskatchewan River for winter water rescue training

  Winter swift water rescue operations are among "the highest risk activities for fire rescue personnel," EFRS said.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2023
  
• West Kelowna Fire Department trains for swift water rescues near Cherryville

  'Self-rescue is key, not to panic; try to swim defensively and float utilizing the current of the river,' Karsten von Hosselin said.

  News

  Apr 23, 2021
  
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• 3 kayakers overturn in Kelowna’s Mission Creek

  The fire department said it activated its swift water rescue team after a call for help came in around 1:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2021
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• Firefighters race against time to rescue dog stranded in West Vancouver creek

  Firefighters were called after Boss fell about 12 metres into Cypress Creek while out walking with his owner on Monday night.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2021
• West Kelowna emergency crews rescue teen swept through culvert

  Fire officials in West Kelowna are urging people to stay away from fast flowing waterways.

  Jun 14, 2020
• Swift water rescue at Mission Creek in Kelowna

  The Kelowna Fire Department is performing a swift water rescue from Mission Creek in the Rutland area.

  Canada

  May 23, 2018
• High rope rescue ensues on Capilano River after people fished amid rainstorm

  "The water level came up fast enough that the people were not able to get back to shore, so they're having to do the rescue from the bridge deck up above."

  Oct 18, 2017
• Firefighters conduct dramatic high rope rescue over Capilano River

  Crews are on scene at the Capilano River this hour conducting a swift water rescue.

  Jun 16, 2017
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• Kelowna woman rescued as property takes on water

  As the waters of Mill Creek rise as the waterway makes its way to Okanagan Lake through Kelowna, several residences have been severely impacted.

  Weather

  May 5, 2017
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• ‘He’s the only thing I got’: Homeless man clings to dog during flood rescue

  The swift water rescue of a man and his dog in Texas Friday morning may have saved both lives - twice.

  Weather

  Nov 30, 2015