Search and rescue teams can only be activated by a requesting agency such as the RCMP or BC Emergency Health Service.
With the weather warming up across B.C., hikers will be hitting the trails this long weekend – and some might need search and rescue volunteers to bring them back.
The BC Search and Rescue Association analyzed call data from across the province in 2022, and is sharing the Top 3 reasons hikers end up needing their help, along with tips on how to avoid hiking emergencies: If you do end up in an emergency situation, call 911 or, if using a satellite phone, call the Emergency Coordination Centre at 1-800-663-3456. Don’t wait 24 hours to report someone overdue or missing.“Hiking season is here again and we ask enthusiasts to HikeSmart and be Rescue Ready,” a statement released by the BC Search and Rescue Association on Thursday said.
The association also offers a summer safety webinar series, called BC AdventureSmart, which runs from May 18 to Aug. 3. Visit the association’s website for more information.
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