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Injured snowmobiler rescued after serious accident

Cranbrook and Kimberley Search and Rescue helped save an injured snowmobiler after they had a serious accident near Perry Creek Forest Service Road.

According to Cranbrook SAR, the team was called out at about 2:30 on Sunday afternoon. They met up with Eclipse Helicopters at the airport, who flew in an Avalanche Technician, a Rescue Technician, and a BCEHS Advanced Care Paramedic.

A ground crew with Cranbrook SAR met at a staging area with team members from Kimberley’s Search and Rescue service, riding snowmobiles and a tracked side-by-side.

SAR officials said the air team called in help from STARS Air Ambulance before locating the area.

Once on the scene, crews decided it would be best for the STARS team to fly the victim to a hospital in Calgary.

The teams worked together to get the person on board the helicopter and further stabilize them.

R McCormack
R McCormack
Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

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