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- CTV News
Air force helicopter rescues stranded Sudbury kayakers
A 6:43 a.m. Wednesday morning, a helicopter from the Royal Canadian Air Force's 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron from Canadian Forces Base Trenton successfully airlifted the two men to safety. Two people kayaking on the Onaping River, north of Levack on Tuesday had to be rescued after taking a wrong turn and getting trapped by a waterfall. Greater Sudbury Police were alerted when a resident contacted them at 11:30 p.m. 'reporting two overdue kayakers who had departed around 1:30 p.m. and had not been heard from since.' 'After several unsuccessful attempts to contact them, the caller reached out to police for assistance,' police said in a news release Wednesday. The emergency communications centre was able to contact one of the kayakers by cellphone. 'He reported that they had taken a wrong turn on the river and were forced to go ashore due to an impassable waterfall,' police said. 'Upon assessment, it was determined that the kayakers were surrounded by fast-moving water to the north and south, with a waterfall immediately to their south. The surrounding terrain consisted of dense forest and swamp, with no accessible trails.' — Greater Sudbury Police Police responded to the area after the communications centre was able to pinpoint their location using the What3Words geolocation app. 'Upon assessment, it was determined that the kayakers were surrounded by fast-moving water to the north and south, with a waterfall immediately to their south,' police said. 'The surrounding terrain consisted of dense forest and swamp, with no accessible trails. Due to the challenging conditions of the area, a decision was made to request aerial extraction.' A 6:43 a.m. Wednesday morning, a helicopter from the Royal Canadian Air Force's 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron from Canadian Forces Base Trenton successfully airlifted the two men to safety. 'Both individuals were located in good health and did not require medical attention,' police said. 'The Greater Sudbury Police Service extends sincere thanks to the individual who reported the kayakers missing. Your vigilance played a critical role in ensuring their safe return.' In light of the incident, police remind people heading outdoors to take precautions. 'Inform someone of your destination, route and expected return time,' police said. 'Ensure your equipment is in good working order and that you know how to use it. Pack essentials: water, snacks, first aid supplies and activity-specific gear.' It's also important to bring extra batteries for flashlights and GPS devices and keep your phone charged and powered on. Should you get lost or disoriented in a safe location, stay put – this greatly increases your chances of being found quickly.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Port Moody, B.C., officials urge people to stay off mudflats which can act like quicksand
Social Sharing Officials are warning residents to stay off the mudflats in the Port Moody arm of the Burrard Inlet, which can act like quicksand and trap people. The mudflats are one of the last remaining such areas on the inlet, where mud and sediment are visible when the tide is low, and officials say rescues can be costly and time-consuming. As the weather warms and more people use the trails around the inlet, the city and firefighters say people should avoid walking on the mudflats, which can appear deceptively firm. Port Moody Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Cornish said the number of emergency calls to the mudflats increases during late spring and summer. "It takes crews out of their regular response routines for a couple hours, at least, for every rescue," he told CBC News. "So there's definitely inherent issues with that." Cornish said that someone who gets stuck in the mudflats during the hotter months can often get dehydrated and become anxious, especially as they struggle to get themselves free. "We usually have two to three rescues a year [that] we have to perform on the mud flats, depending on the year and how many people are out there," he said. "But it's kind of been progressing every year with more people visiting the parks." Every time that firefighters are called out to the mudflats, they have to deploy a small vehicle, load it up with equipment and clean up afterwards. Cornish urged people to follow the signs posted along the trails and not deviate from marked paths. "The mudflats are nice to look at, but they're more dangerous than they seem to be," the official said. Colin Godwin, a cyclist who was with his dogs on the trail Monday, said that if people were to get stuck in the mudflats when the tide rises, that would be a major problem. "I've had this dog run away after the birds on the mudflat, and it's a horror show," he said. "You can't go out on the mudflats. You're just bogged down."
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Military helicopter rescues injured hiker from Cape Breton Highlands
A hiking trip in the Cape Breton Highlands turned into a rescue mission when a hiker got hurt on a trail in Pollett's Cove early Sunday evening. The call for help came in just before 6:30 p.m. from a pair of hikers, one of whom was injured. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) had to send a Cormorant helicopter to pick them up from the trail located just outside the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in northwestern Inverness County. "Unfortunately, due to rough waters in the area, the fire and EHS services weren't able to reach the injured hiker, and at that time the decision was made to task a Cormorant helicopter from Canadian Forces Base Greenwood," JRCC public affairs officer Maj. Trevor Ackland said Monday afternoon. "The Cormorant arrived on the scene, found the hikers, and then hoisted them up into the helicopter, which then took them to the airport [in Sydney], where they were met by EHS, and were then transported to the hospital." Maj. Ackland could not confirm the nature of the injury suffered by the hiker or their current condition. He advised a cautious approach for hikes in the Pollett's Cove-Aspy Fault area, which are described as "demanding" even by veteran members of the hiking community. "We just suggest that everybody remembers safety first when enjoying the great outdoors in Nova Scotia and around the Maritimes," he said.
