Fifty-four search and rescue personnel from the southern Interior were deployed today to the Beaver Lake area. This included three dog teams, a drone team, and three large ground search teams from Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops and Nicola Valley.

Unfortunately, we have not yet located our missing person. However, during the search we did come across an unhoused individual who was trying to survive the snow in a small tent far from any major roads. She was connected with our RCMP liaison officer, who ensured she received immediate support.

At three in the afternoon, COSAR was tasked with rescuing a lost female in the Jack Pine Forest Service area. We were able to ping her phone and send a team to bring her out safely.
As we wrapped up for the day, half of our volunteers returned home to their families while the other half headed directly to Kelowna’s sixth annual Parade with a Purpose.

That evening we were called out for a 3rd task to locate missing sledders.
Busy day!!!