News Items tag as: Vernon search and rescue 2023

People trapped by flooding get saved by Vernon Search and Rescue
May 13, 2023 - 11:15 AM

Flooding caused two individuals to get stuck up the Whiteman Creek forest service road outside of Vernon, and getting them to safety was a tricky task for the rescuers.
Smoke helps Vernon Search and Rescue locate missing dog and hikers
March 26, 2023 - 12:00 PM

Three hikers and a dog who went missing on Friday night were located Saturday morning by the Vernon Search and Rescue team.
Group of snowmobilers rescued from North Okanagan backcountry
February 13, 2023 - 11:20 AM

Vernon Search and Rescue volunteers were out in force last night rescuing a group of snowmobilers.
Snow bikers rescued from North Okanagan backcountry
February 06, 2023 - 3:53 PM

Vernon Search and Rescue volunteers pulled out two snow bikers over the weekend after they became stranded in the backcountry outside Enderby.
Snowmobiler needed to be rescued after suffering injury near Enderby
January 22, 2023 - 3:30 PM

An injured snowmobiler was saved by the Vernon Search and Rescue team this weekend.
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Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
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People trapped by flooding get saved by Vernon Search and Rescue