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Cliff jumper injured at Twin Lakes
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was called out yesterday evening (May 2) to assist with a seriously injured cliff jumper at Twin Lakes.
CVSAR worked with BC Ambulance Service to extract the injured person with a wheeled stretcher.
“Twin Lakes has been the site of many rescues over the years. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and injuries are very common. Any jump from a height is traumatic to the body. Even if the water is deep and you go in feet first, your speed is great enough to cause spinal compression, bone fractures, concussion, or a collapsed lung,” CVSAR noted on social media.
“An awkward entry – landing even slightly off-centre – can have a catastrophic result.”
Remember—no matter how great the thrill, it’s not worth your life. Visit @bcadvsmart for more info.
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) photo
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