Successful Mutual Aid Search – Nelson Island,
Members of Sunshine Coast SAR responded to a mutual aid request on Nelson Island, working with teams from Powell River SAR and Comox Valley SAR on a task for a person living with dementia who had spent the night outside.

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Photos from Sunshine Coast SAR and Comox Valley SAR

On Friday, 30 members of Comox Valley SAR were out on 3 tasks for a total of 11 people, 5 dogs, 1 cat, and 4 sheep rescued from flooding.

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B.C. issues flood warning for Dove Creek near Courtenay

The B.C. government has issued a flood warning for Dove Creek, a waterway near Courtenay, on Friday morning.

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Truck of missing Campbell River man found near Gold River: RCMP

RCMP and search and rescue are operating in the area with canine search dogs

Campbell River Mirror

On Monday, Sept. 1 three hikers tragically lost their lives after falling into the water at Meachen Creek Falls near Kimberley, B.C

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https://www.kimberleybulletin.com/local-news/kimberley-sar-manager-reflects-on-meachen-falls-tragedy-8245382

Kimberley SAR manager reflects on Meachen Falls tragedy

Massive team of rescuers locate three deceased hikers in incredibly dangerous environment.

Kimberley Bulletin

Should SAR receive more funding in the summer?

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https://cheknews.ca/chek-point-poll/

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Vote here in the CHEK Point Poll of the day. Results will be shared nightly on the 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts, Monday to Friday.

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CVSAR completes two weekend backcountry recues : My Comox Valley Now

Comox Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) were kept busy over the weekend with a pair of calls for service. 

My Comox Valley Now

Not all mountain rescues are by helicopter. Low clouds and rain leads to a long stretcher carry. But we train for it.

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https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/113114/news/search-and-rescue/injured-teenager-rescued-by-cvsar-near-lake-helen-mackenzie-last-week/

Injured teenager rescued by CVSAR near Lake Helen Mackenzie last week : My Comox Valley Now

Comox Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) were once again activated for a backcountry rescue last week. 

My Comox Valley Now

Comox Valley SAR responds for an injured skier in the backcountry.

This isn't a story from last winter. It happened in August.

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https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/comox-valley-search-and-rescue-activated-for-injured-skier-in-mid-august-8184700

Comox Valley Search and Rescue activated for injured skier in mid-August

Search and Rescue crews dispatched near sunset for remote rescue

Comox Valley Record
‘Best case scenario’: Hiker safe after cougar encounter, 4 days lost in Strathcona Provincial Park

Hikers are urged to be prepared and have a trip plan after a hiker encountered a cougar and suffered a broken down vehicle after getting lost for four days in Strathcona Provincial Park.

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