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Lethbridge timber biker rescued by local SAR
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was tasked early this morning to search for a missing timber biker in the Tent Mountain area on the Alberta border. The search was initiated by Alberta SAR after the man called for help at around midnight last night (Jan. 7).
Fernie SAR responded along with Sparwood SAR to send snowmobiles into the Corbin Road area while a CDFL (helicopter long-line) team was dispatched to investigate the last known point (LKP) that was established via cellphone ping.
The man, a 43-year-old from Lethbridge resident, was found by helicopter close to the LKP, partially buried under his bike in a small avalanche. He was hypothermic but otherwise apparently unharmed.
He was transferred to Alberta Health Services in the Crowsnest Pass.
Lead image from Fernie SAR Facebook page
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