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SAR end woman’s ordeal near Meachen Falls
On Sunday, Nov 2, Kimberley Search and Rescue (SAR) successfully performed a technical rope rescue of a woman who had fallen into the creek while hiking near Meachen Falls.
The woman had been out the day before for a walk when she lost her footing around 5 p.m. and fell into the water. Some of her clothing was lost in the current but she managed to make her way out of the creek to a nearby ledge and wait.
Two hikers out on Sunday heard her call for help around 11:30 a.m. and contacted RCMP.
RCMP immediately activated Kimberley Search and Rescue through Emergency Management BC. Fourteen volunteers including a dedicated rope rescue team attended the scene.
Once safely rescued from the rock face the woman was taken to East Kootenay Regional Hospital by ambulance where she is reported to be in good health. She was suffering from hypothermia and sustained various cuts and bruising during her 16-hour ordeal.
Scott MacLeod, Search Manager and President of Kimberley SAR said, “The team performed a difficult rescue, in an absolutely stellar manner.”
Cpl. Chris Newel, Operations NCO for Kimberley RCMP said, “These committed volunteers train weekly for a variety of situations, in this case the training paid off with successful and safe rescue. The SAR members are a valuable volunteer resource dedicated to assisting others.”
Kimberley SAR is always looking for individuals to become part of the team. There is a wide variety of tasks and roles that team members can be involved in. For further information contact Scott MacLeod at 250 427-5998.
Photos courtesy Kimberley SAR
Kimberley RCMP
