COSAR Rescues Two Skiers After Getting Stuck in Snow
On Sunday night, the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team came to aid two people who got stuck in the snow and suffered from hypothermia near Big White Ski Resort.
“Backcountry travel is extremely dangerous, and rescues put multiple lives at risk—not just your own but also those of the teams sent to save you. Always respect resort boundaries and stay in marked areas,” ... Read more here
Great work to the COSAR team for rescuing the two people. We hope they are recovering well as this is a reminder to always be prepared if you are adventuring out in the snow. Pack an emergency bag full of essentials and please bundle up and wear appropriate wear. As always, please be safe out there!
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