Wintry conditions persist on Okanagan trails, COSAR warns | 24CA News
It might seem like a daily sunny spring all through a lot of the Okanagan however a number of hikers discovered Wednesday that wintry situations persist within the hills above the valley.
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews had to assist three hikers and their canine out from the High Rim path between Oyama Lake and Beaver Lake Road in Lake Country.
“The two men and one woman started the hike in Oyama where the conditions were favourable but as they progressed south the trail the deteriorated,” COSAR representatives stated in a press launch.
“The three were in waist deep snow when the female suffered a medical incident and was unable to continue. They managed to find cellphone coverage and call for help.”
Due to the character of the incident, COSAR used a helicopter to fly in a medical crew to stabilize the lady. It was simply capable of carry off along with her alone earlier than nightfall and she or he was taken to hospital for therapy.
Due to nighttime falling, the male hikers have been left behind with one COSAR member who labored on getting them warmed with a hearth and sizzling drinks.
Another 4 member COSAR snowmobile crew mobilized at that time and went in to rescue them and their canine.
By 9:45 p.m. the crew had dropped off the hikers close to Beaver Lake Lodge to a ready ambulance the place they have been checked and launched to relations.
In all, COSAR responded with 20 members together with a helicopter medical crew and snowmobile groups.
Hikers are reminded to verify they’ve the ten necessities really helpful by AdventureSmart BC.
According to Adventure Smart they embrace:
1. Flashlight, spare batteries (and bulb)
2. Fire making package: waterproof matches/lighter, fireplace starter/candle
3. Signalling system: whistle or mirror
4. Extra meals and water
5. Extra clothes (rain, wind, water safety, toque)
6. Navigation aids (map/compass)
7. First Aid Kit (know the way to use it)
8. Emergency Shelter
9. Pocket knife
10. Sun safety (glasses, sunscreen, hat)
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