B.C.'s search and rescue teams are staffed by unpaid professionals (volunteers) who give freely of their time and expertise. They respond 24/7, 365 days a year. There's no cost and no judgment of why you needed us. We just want you home safe and sound. #SAR
Today has been proclaimed 'Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day' by the Province of B.C. The proclamation signed by the Attorney General and the Lieutenant Governor reads, in part: "WHEREAS air, marine and ground Search and Rescue volunteers locate and rescue thousands
Van Island, one of BC’s gems!💎
To celebrate this💎, we’re stoked to invite you to our SPECIAL EVENT on June 8.
Joining us is a BC Parks Ranger from Strathcona Prov Park & a @ComoxValleySAR Mgr (with 22 yrs exp) & an Indigenous Leader.
📸Adam Marland
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@TourismNanaimo 🔜 Special Event
June 8, for Van Island!
#DYK Van Isl has one of the busiest trails for BC SAR?
We welcome a BC Park Ranger from Strathcona Prov Park & a @ComoxValleySAR Mgr to our virtual table.
Is Van Isl your playground?
If so, this event’s for you!
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To the dads who volunteer, who raised volunteers and who support their spouses while they volunteer for search and rescue, we salute you. Happy Father's Day! #BCSAR
Effective immediately, all BC Parks are closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Stay close to home this long weekend and help keep people all over BC safe. Do not go to provincial parks or travel to smaller communities. https://t.co/VfS9cm3PG2 #DoYourPartBC#COVIDBC
Not too many holidays go by without a callout. Last night Cowichan SAR assisted with a body recovery on Stoney Hill. This area is a regular training ground for the rope rescue team which helped in the risk... https://t.co/Flyz6Bn1iW
24 CSAR members attended a callout to Beaver Lake to assist the RCMP in locating the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned after crashing into a fence. Police were concerned for his safety in the cold... https://t.co/ohVMkcJQ9o
Cowichan SAR recognized its members last night at a fun filled, beautifully catered dinner. Extra special thanks to the Cowichan Bay VFD for the use of their hall, and for the surprise cash donation. We are so grateful!
Following a large search it is not uncommon for so called “experts” to come out of the woodwork offering their services. Remember that the unpaid SAR volunteers train for hundreds of hours per year and there... https://t.co/R15533Z961
It is always a very difficult decision to make for anyone. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone who is close to this search. https://t.co/g4AMRQlGdA