News Items tag as: Vernon Search and Rescue 2017

Vernon Search and Rescue come to aid of injured man on Christmas Eve
December 26, 2017 - 2:15 PM

VERNON - Vernon Search and Rescue members dropped a few plans on Christmas Eve to assist an injured snowmobiler in the North Okanagan.
Vernon man followed intuition to find wife injured, freezing down 200-foot embankment after crash
December 08, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Trevor Koenig knew something was wrong when his wife Caroline didn’t come home Monday night.
Rescuers bring woman stuck on embankment to safety following North Okanagan car crash
December 05, 2017 - 8:39 AM

VERNON - Vernon Search and Rescue came to the aid of a woman who got stuck on a steep embankment following a car crash early this morning.
Vernon Search and Rescue wins online contest with community voting help
December 02, 2017 - 12:30 PM

VERNON – The volunteers with Vernon Search and Rescue will soon be the proud owners of a much-needed piece of equipment.
Helping the rescuers: Vernon SAR needs your votes
December 01, 2017 - 11:00 AM

VERNON - This time, Vernon Search and Rescue needs your help.
Two adults, eight children, and a cat rescued by Vernon Search and Rescue
October 12, 2017 - 4:23 PM

VERNON - A family visiting from Europe, along with some local youth and a cat, got a little turned around and needed to be rescued earlier this week on Silver Star Mountain.
One person injured in Coldstream ATV rollover
July 10, 2017 - 2:45 PM

COLDSTREAM – An ATV rollover in Coldstream yesterday afternoon sent one person to hospital.
Hang glider narrowly survives crash after losing control in the air near Vernon
June 23, 2017 - 12:46 PM

VERNON – A hang glider is lucky to be alive after losing control of the his glider 5,000 feet above the mountainous terrain south of Vernon.
Vernon Search and Rescue members step up to shave down response times
May 25, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - As call outs for Vernon Search and Rescue’s helicopter team continue to soar, the group is piloting a new project to cut down the time it takes to reach people in need.
Victoria Day weekend 'more than busy' for Vernon Search and Rescue
May 22, 2017 - 4:25 PM

VERNON - It’s been a busy weekend for Vernon Search and Rescue.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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News Items tag as: Vernon Search and Rescue 2017

Vernon Search and Rescue come to aid of injured man on Christmas Eve

Vernon man followed intuition to find wife injured, freezing down 200-foot embankment after crash

Rescuers bring woman stuck on embankment to safety following North Okanagan car crash

Vernon Search and Rescue wins online contest with community voting help

Helping the rescuers: Vernon SAR needs your votes

Two adults, eight children, and a cat rescued by Vernon Search and Rescue

One person injured in Coldstream ATV rollover

Hang glider narrowly survives crash after losing control in the air near Vernon

Vernon Search and Rescue members step up to shave down response times

Victoria Day weekend 'more than busy' for Vernon Search and Rescue

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