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Fernie Search and Rescue recovers injured snowmobiler

An injured snowmobiler was saved by crews with Fernie Search and Rescue (FSAR) over the weekend.

Officials with FSAR said members responded to the Rolling Hills area on Sunday afternoon.

Techs were sent out via snowmobile and helicopter to find and recover the man.

He was extracted from his location by helicopter despite the challenging weather.

Officials said he was brought to the B.C. Ambulance Service for treatment of what was believed to be a serious hip injury.

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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