Tag: Search and Rescue

Comox search and rescue aircraft perform night rescue near Fort Nelson

An injured horseback rider is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being rescued in a remote area of Northeastern BC by search and rescue aircraft from Comox on Vancouver Island. Late Tuesday evening, the rider required emergency medical aid in the wilderness 185 km east of Fort Nelson. Unable to reach the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, the RCMP called for assistance from the Royal Canadian Airforce. A CC-295 Kingfisher plane and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter were dispatched from 19 Wing Comox.

Pilot dead after helicopter crash near Sayward

A helicopter pilot has died after crashing in a remote area near Sayward. Sayward RCMP said the crash happened at...

Island SAR team and forestry company collaborate for training, rescues and private land access

The MOU will allow for collaboration on training, rescues, and access to Mosaic land between Cook Creek and Lantzville.

Campbell River Search and Rescue looking for volunteers

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – The Campbell River Search and Rescue team wants you. The crews is looking to boost their...

Woman advocating for more safety signage and handrail at Stotan Falls

COMOX-STRATHCONA, B.C. – Following a traumatic incident at the Stotan Falls over the B.C. Day weekend, a Vancouver Island...

Search and Rescue crews preaching water safety this summer

COURTENAY, B.C. – The hot and dry weather makes hopping into the cool waters that much more appealing. However, entering...

UPDATE: SAR crews rescue multiple people from Campbell River

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – A group of people, including one young child, were rescued from the Campbell River early...

Hiker with head injury rescued from Myra Falls

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – Since the beginning of May, Campbell River’s Search and Rescue (SAR) unit has responded to...

Defence Minister tours future site of Search and Rescue aircraft training centre

COMOX, B.C.- 19 Wing Comox welcomed a very special guest today. Canada's Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan, visited the...

UPDATE: Two confirmed dead in Campbell River area ATV accident

UPDATE, Monday, Jan. 22nd: Campbell River RCMP have confirmed that two people have died as a result of an...

Rescue crews on scene in Campbell River near Woods Creek

UPDATE: Three people were originally thrown from the ATV when the off-road vehicle rolled into a creek, according to...

Calls for help to Campbell River Search and Rescue up last year

It was a busy year for Campbell River Search & Rescue. The organization says in 2017 they got 52...

Campbell River SAR promoting water safety

Campbell River Search and Rescue is reminding people to be safe on the water. The team was called out last...

New tax credit for volunteer rescue crews

A new tax credit will be available for those who volunteer their time to keep us safe. The BC...

SAR reminding hikers to be prepared

Ground Search crews are reminding hikers to be prepared before heading out. A hiker from Victoria is recovering after spending...

SAR President reminding adventurers of back-country safety

The President of Comox Valley Search and Rescue is reminding people to be prepared before heading out into the...

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