North Shore Rescue warns about conditions after busy long weekend – BC | 24CA News
North Shore Rescue is issuing a warning on vacation Monday for hikers to be extra ready if they’re heading out into the wilderness.
Crews had been known as out to 4 rescues over the weekend.
“It’s been a very busy weekend so far,” Jim Loree, a search supervisor with North Shore Rescue.
The first name got here in on Friday night time when Keen Lau jumped into Cypress Creek after his neighbour’s canine. Three extra calls got here in on Saturday afternoon, with one being a hiker hit by a small avalanche on the Howe Sound Crest Trail.
Another name got here in for somebody with a shoulder damage close to Black Mountain after which a hiker with an ankle damage close to Saint Marks.
“Messaging is we really want people to be prepared when they’re going out into the wilderness,” Loree mentioned. “In every case, there were some injuries involved and the other rescues. Slips have been a big one and there’s still lots of snow up high. So footwear is really important. It can be still icy and slippery. Microspikes are recommended and up high it still can get quite cold. So having extra clothing is really important as well.”
Loree mentioned the hotter temperatures and the spring runoff signifies that the creeks are operating excessive and will be actually treacherous with slippery rocks, steep banks, clifts and a few trails that cross the creeks.
“Any hikers heading out into the backcountry just need to take extra precautions, (and) take the right equipment.”
Loree mentioned it’s tragic that Lau misplaced his life and he recommends not going right into a speeding creek after an animal, and calling for assist.
“We have ropes and things like that and people trained to go into these situations where we can affect a rescue,” he added.
“I know it’s it can be hard, but we really want to ensure people stay safe and really do that risk assessment before jumping in there to save a pet.”
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