Injured snowmobiler rescued near Big White as temperatures dipped below -30
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The team used night vision to locate the woman, who had been sledding with a friend. Danks said the friend called 911, and once the woman was stabilized in the cabin, she was hoisted by helicopter to the Kelowna International Airport and transferred to paramedics.It’s not clear what caused her injury, Danks added, but rough terrain and ditches are often contributing factors.
“When we have conditions and temperatures like this, you really have to play it safe,” he said. “If you get injured in this type of temperature, it can be fatal very quickly, especially if you’re on your own.” He said North Shore Rescue has had a busy winter season so far, meanwhile, but won’t be breaking any rescue “records” by the end of 2022.
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