News Items tag as: Shuswap Search and Rescue

Chase area kayaker found deceased after search
May 16, 2023 - 8:48 AM

Chase RCMP enlisted the help of search and rescue crews to find a man reportedly clinging to his overturned kayak Sunday afternoon.
Shuswap Search and Rescue volunteers rescue one of their own
September 19, 2022 - 2:30 PM

A Shuswap search and rescue group responded to a call to rescue a team member this week.
Search continues for 22-year-old Edmonton man presumed drowned in Shuswap Lake
July 24, 2020 - 1:09 PM

After searching the waters off a popular Shuswap beach for hours yesterday, emergency crews were unable to find a 22-year-old Edmonton man who is now presumed drowned.
Shuswap snowmobilers call for help after realizing 'it was time to save themselves'
January 27, 2016 - 1:08 PM

VERNON - A pair of snowmobilers in their mid-20s were very happy to see search and rescue crews after getting stuck in treacherous terrain Tuesday night.
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Chase area kayaker found deceased after search