vernon search and rescue

• Okanagan snowmobiler rescued by helicopter after suffering back injury

  A VSAR spokesperson believes having the helicopter available for the rescue helped ensure the patient wasn't injured further during transport.

  Canada

  Feb 28
• Vernon Search and Rescue receives equipment donation to speed up water searches

  Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) has received a handheld scanner to help it find people lost in local lakes faster. Every year, VSAR is dispatched on water searches. The new equipment is expected to help the search and rescue volunteers bring search subjects to medical help or give their family closure. “It’s a type of...

  Feb 15
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• 15 people, including would-be rescuers, rescued from icy mountain road in North Okanagan

  Search and Rescue said a number of teens in different vehicles had driven up the icy road to Becker Lake but became hopelessly stuck, as did some parents who were called to help.

  Canada

  Feb 10
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• Vernon Search and Rescue sees busy start to 2021

  "It doesn't matter if they run out of gas or have an injury. We are going to be on the way."

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Okanagan search crews urging outdoor enthusiasts to be prepared as 2021 starts on busy note

  It's only the beginning of a new year and already Central Okanagan Search and Rescue has responded to a pair of emergency calls.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• COSAR comes to aid of person in distress, 2nd call for help in 2021

  Central Okanagan Search and Rescue says it received a call for help on Tuesday for a person in medical distress in the Fintry area.

  Canada

  Jan 6
• Injured snowmobiler airlifted to safety by Vernon Search and Rescue

  Vernon Search and Rescue came to the aid of an injured snowmobiler near Enderby. The snowmobiler was airlifted, then transferred to an awaiting air ambulance team.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2020
• Vernon Search and Rescue volunteer honoured for decades of dedication

  "I'll slow down but I'm not going to quit."

  Nov 1, 2020
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• Public help requested in search for missing North Okanagan man

  Police say it’s believed the North Westside resident went paddleboarding on Okanagan Lake on Tuesday afternoon, and he hasn’t been seen since.

  Jul 2, 2020
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• Lengthy search for camper in North Okanagan prompts important reminder

  RCMP in the North Okanagan are reminding outdoor enthusiasts to be well prepared when venturing into the backcountry.

  News

  Jun 24, 2020