Search and Rescue crews were kept busy last week in the Columbia Valley with two rescues.
The first call was for stranded motorists in the backcountry on Jan. 18.
CVSAR assisted Kimberley Search and Rescue in locating motorists in an unplowed backcountry area.
A helicopter was used to evacuate the subjects as daylight was fading.
CVSAR is reminding residents that many backcountry roads aren’t plowed and are impassible.
You should always research your route thoroughly and carry food, water and warm clothing in case of emergency.
The second call came on Jan. 21 for an ice climber in medical distress.
Crews were able to extricate the climber with the help of Mountain Air Helicopters.
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