Columbia Valley Search and Rescue have recovered an injured hiker in Bugaboo Provincial Park.
The hiker had fallen near the metal ladder on the approach to the Conrad Kain Hut.
A ground team responded and conducted a long line rescue with the help of Golden Search and Rescue.
The hiker was transported to the hospital.
CVSAR search manager Nancy Loraas says it’s always important to have proper communication devices.
“From a Search and Rescue point of view, having someone in your party who has some kind of communication device like an inReach, SPOT or a cell phone with satellite communication ability,” said Loraas.
“That gives us a great head start to try finding you if you need help.”
The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue says hiking in Bugaboo Provincial Park is hazardous at anytime but especially now with the wet weather the area has seen.
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