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Injured snowmobiler saved by Fernie Search and Rescue

Fernie Search and Rescue took in a snowmobiler with a lower leg injury.

A team of three SAR techs responded with Ascent Helicopters on Tuesday afternoon.

Search and Rescue officials said the person was found on the trail near the Rolling Hills Cabin.

Crews administered first aid and took the person to an awaiting ambulance.

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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