Yelling for Help, Then Arrested: Helicopter Crew Rescues Wanted Man From B.C. Wildfire
- A 27-year-old man was rescued by helicopter from a wildfire near Hope, B.C., and was arrested on Friday after the rescue.
- First responders fought the wildfire starting Thursday near Serpent's Back Trail after truckers heard someone yelling for help the night before but received no response.
- Search and Rescue volunteers hiked to find the man stranded on a steep cliff face, then used ropes and a helicopter long line to rescue him safely.
- Cayden Blackwell, wanted on several warrants including charges related to attacking an officer and holding stolen goods valued above $5,000, was apprehended immediately following his rescue.
- The wildfire remains under investigation but is now listed as held at 0.6 hectares, while the rescue highlighted interagency coordination and public safety concerns.
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