Tasks
Explore some of the tasks and operations COSAR has been involved in. Not all tasks are posted here.
This page highlights the diverse range of incidents our team responds to and the dedication of our volunteers in providing assistance during emergencies. Stay informed on the challenges we face and the lives impacted by our work in the Okanagan region.

Dear Santa
Injured Mountain Biker On December 16th at approximately 11:15 a.m., COSAR was called to the Smith Creek area to assist an injured mountain biker. The

Missing Sledders
Mutual Aid: Missing Sledders Great news out of the North Okanagan: the two snowmobilers missing in Hunters Range since Wednesday have been located, deep in

Stuck Motorist
Stuck Motorist COSAR was called out around 8 p.m. last night to help a motorist stuck west of White Rocks Mountain on the Westside. A

3 Tasks – One Day
3 Tasks and a Parade Fifty-four search and rescue personnel from the southern Interior were deployed today to the Beaver Lake area. This included three

Ongoing Search for Missing 65-Year Old
Ongoing Search for Missing 65-Year Old COSAR volunteers will be assisting West Kelowna RCMP in a search of the Mt. Boucherie area on Saturday, beginning

Search for Missing 65-Year Old Woman
Search for Missing 65-Year Old Woman COSAR was tasked by the West Kelowna RCMP in the Mt. Boucherie area to search for a 65-year-old. She

May 28 – Mission Creek Search
COSAR was deployed this evening to assist in a multi-agency response at the mouth of Mission Creek, following a report of a possible person in the water.

May 25 – Two Tasks: Rope Rescue and Missing Person
May 25 – Two Tasks: Rope Rescue and Missing Person Sunday night was a busy one for Central Okanagan Search & Rescue as we responded

Still Assisting Fort Nelson SAR
COSAR members are still assisting Fort Nelson SAR in the search for Sam Benastick.