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Hiker and furry friend rescued from ledge

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue rescued a man and his dog after they became stuck down an embankment.

The Columbia Valley RCMP received the report early in the afternoon on Nov. 11.

Police said the dog went over the embankment at the Johnson trails near Invermere. The man went down to try to recuse the animal and became stuck himself.

SAR officials said the man greatly assisted the rescue by calling the RCMP and staying put.

Josiah Spyker
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Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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