Busy start to summer for Penticton Search and Rescue
The increase in calls for help, saysHelicopter needed to rescue injured hiker from rocky terrain near Osoyoos
The first task happened on Saturday, June 18, with crews called out to help an injured mountain biker in the upper Wilste area. Crews hiked to the location, and the cyclist was airlifted from the scene. On Sunday, June 19, PENSAR says it was called out to help look for a lost male in the Isintok Lake area, located west of Summerland. Search crews looked throughout the night, eventually locating him around 5:30 a.m., safe albeit cold.On Tuesday, June 21, crews were called out to look for a lost male in the Penticton area. However, PENSAR says local authorities were able to conclude the incident before crews were called out.
On Saturday, June 25, PENSAR says it responded to a mutual-aid request from Princeton Search and Rescue to help in a rope-rescue call. PENSAR says its crews were conducting training in the Apex Mountain Resort area before lending a helping hand.And, lastly, on the morning of Sunday, June 26, eight PENSAR members helped in the air evacuation of an injured 11-year-old cyclist who was mountain biking in the Three Blind Mice area. PENSAR said the rider’s injuries were not serious.
“With the advent of the warm weather, PENSAR wants to ensure everyone enjoys the outdoors but take a few precautions,” said the organization.SAR K9 teams trained in the Okanagan – Apr 30, 2022Take enough water, and then some more, just in case.
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