Backcountry Skier Rescued By Whatcom SAR Team
On the day the new year began, the Whatcom County Search and Rescue team and other volunteers came to the rescue of a backcountry skier who got stuck in a drainage which took 14 hours for the rescue to be fully completed.
While seeking a hoist-equipped helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard, CBP air-dropped an overnight kit with food, shelter and a radio to the skier, which was fortuitous as it became too dark and difficult to see to attempt a nighttime air rescue. Read more here
Great work to the Whatcom SAR team and other volunteers for rescuing the skier. We hope the individual is recovering well and as always, please be safe out there!
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