News Items tag as: Central Okanagan Search and Rescue 2015

Lost skier rescued on back of Big White mountain
December 20, 2015 - 11:40 AM

KELOWNA – A skier separated from his group in the backcountry at Big White Ski Resort spent the night in a warm bed instead of a snow bank.
Snowmobiler rescued after machine breaks down near Big White
December 07, 2015 - 7:10 AM

KELOWNA - A snowmobile operator became disoriented and lost after walking away from his machine when it broke down Sunday night.
Cell phone saves lost, lightly-dressed cross country skiers
November 30, 2015 - 10:20 AM

KELOWNA – A pair of lightly-dressed cross country skiers had to be rescued in the Kelowna area Sunday night.
Man hiking with daughter rescued near Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
November 05, 2015 - 5:43 AM

KELOWNA – A man who was hiking with his daughter in the June Springs Road area had to be rescued Sunday after he fell and injured his leg.
Search for missing Okanagan Mountain Park campers called off
July 20, 2015 - 2:24 PM

OKANAGAN - A search for whoever left behind a tent and a cooler in Okanagan Mountain Park has been called off.
Injured snowmobiler rescued near Peachland
February 28, 2015 - 2:50 PM

PEACHLAND – A snowmobiler is recovering in hospital after falling off his machine and suffering serious injuries.
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Lost skier rescued on back of Big White mountain