US EditionSAR Aid in Helicopter Rescue After East Kootenay Bridge Washout
- Over a dozen people and seven dogs were rescued after a bridge washout stranded them in the Wildhorse area, northeast of Cranbrook.
- Kimberley Search and Rescue manager stated that swift water conditions influenced the decision to use a helicopter for the rescue.
- Dylan Hoodicoff described the scene as they discovered the mudslide, noting the creek's transformation into a large river.
- Staff Sergeant of the Cranbrook RCMP expressed gratitude for the responders' swift and effective efforts during the rescue.
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18 people rescued after Wild Horse bridge washout | Cranbrook, East Kootenay
On August 2, at approximately 5:22 p.m., Cranbrook RCMP received dispatch of a Garmin emergency activation, indicating distress approximately 13 kilometres up the Wildhorse Forest Service Road. Upon further investigation, it was determined that 18 individuals, traveling in vehicles and side-by-sides, were stranded on the far side of a significant bridge washout and unable to safely return. Search and Rescue (SAR), Emergency Management BC (EMBC),…
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